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HRB → YKS
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiping Airport (Harbin) to Yakutsk Airport (Yakutsk)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the rugged Stanovoy Range and the expansive Zeya Reservoir, providing a dramatic perspective of the transitioning landscapes from the Chinese border into the Siberian heartland.
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Greater Khingan Mountains
Vast larch and birch forests stretching across the northern border of China into Russia.
Zeya Reservoir
A massive, shimmering body of water in the Russian Far East, one of the largest artificial lakes in the region.
Stanovoy Range
Rugged peaks and deep valleys marking the tectonic divide between the Amur and Lena river basins.
Permafrost Lakes
Unique thermokarst patterns and frozen water bodies that characterize the Yakutian landscape.
Lena River Valley
The final approach over the wide, braided channels of one of the longest rivers in the world.
Sit on the left for the best morning light when flying north. Look for the massive Zeya Reservoir about mid-flight; its water contrasts sharply with the green taiga in summer. During descent, the left side provides a wide view of the Lena River's complex delta-like structures before landing in Yakutsk.
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Amur River
The winding silver ribbon of the Heilong Jiang, serving as the international border between China and Russia.
Bureya Mountains
Ancient rolling hills and dense Siberian taiga vistas visible to the east.
Aldan Highlands
An elevated plateau region featuring unique geological formations and deep river incisions.
Lena Pillars View
Distant views of the iconic UNESCO-listed limestone cliffs located south of the city.
Yakutsk Cityscape
A bird's eye view of the world's largest city built on continuous permafrost.
The right side is ideal for spotting the Amur River border crossing early in the flight. Watch for the Aldan River basin's intricate patterns. In winter, the right side often catches the low-angle Siberian sun, creating long, dramatic shadows across the snow-covered mountains that are perfect for photography.
Book Hotels in YakutskDistance: 1,845 km (1,146 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 28 min
Departure: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Arrival: YKS (62.093299865722656, 129.77099609375)
Route Type: International
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