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HRB → YIW
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiping Airport (Harbin) to Yiwu Airport (Yiwu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the scenic crossing of the Bohai Sea and the sprawling coastline of the Shandong Peninsula, alongside bird's-eye views of the massive Yangtze River Delta.
Songhua River Meanders
Immediately after takeoff, witness the winding curves of the Songhua River as it cuts through Harbin's urban landscape.
Bohai Sea Crossing
A highlight of the route, offering views of deep blue waters and cargo ships during the shortcut between Dalian and the Shandong coast.
Shandong Coastline
Clear views of the rugged cliffs and sandy beaches near Yantai and Weihai as the plane tracks south.
Yangtze River Delta
The transition from the Yellow Sea to the lush, water-rich plains of Jiangsu, featuring a complex network of canals and bridges.
Hangzhou Bay
Glimpses of the massive industrial and urban developments surrounding the Qiantang River estuary before the final descent.
For morning flights, the left side provides stunning sunrise views over the sea, though glare can be intense. This side is ideal for spotting the transition from the snowy northern plains to the temperate eastern coast. Use a polarising filter for photos to cut through the coastal haze often found over Shandong and Jiangsu.
Shenyang Skyline
Views of the dense urban sprawl and industrial landmarks of Liaoning's capital city early in the flight.
Mount Tai
On clear days, the silhouette of China's most sacred mountain can be spotted rising from the plains of Shandong.
North China Plain
A vast tapestry of agricultural fields and rural townships that showcase the heartland of Chinese farming.
Lake Taihu
Glimpses of one of China's largest freshwater lakes near the border of Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.
Zhejiang Highlands
The dramatic shift to rugged, tea-covered hills and mountains as you approach the Yiwu basin.
Choose the right side for afternoon or evening flights to enjoy a spectacular sunset over the inland mountains. As you approach Yiwu, the right side offers a better perspective of the terrain's transition from flat plains to the sharp, green ridges characteristic of Zhejiang province.
Distance: 1,890 km (1,174 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 31 min
Departure: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Arrival: YIW (29.3446998596, 120.031997681)
Route Type: Domestic
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