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Which side of the plane to sit from Taiping Airport (Harbin) to Yantai Laishan Airport (Yantai)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a superior vantage point for the transition from the fertile Songliao Plain to the rugged coastline of the Liaodong Peninsula and the dense cluster of islands in the Bohai Strait during the descent.

Left Side Highlights
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Harbin Cityscape

Aerial view of the 'Ice City' and the winding Songhua River immediately after departure from Taiping Airport.

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Songliao Plain

Expansive views of Northeast China's primary agricultural heartland with its distinct modular field patterns.

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Liaodong Peninsula

Spectacular views of the rugged eastern coastline of the Liaodong Bay as the aircraft moves toward the sea.

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Bohai Strait Islands

Clear views of the Changshan Islands and other small archipelagos dotting the waters between Dalian and Yantai.

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Yantai Port

A close-up view of the major shipping infrastructure and coastal urban sprawl of Yantai during final approach.

For morning flights, choose the left side to see the sun rising over the Yellow Sea, though glare can be intense. This side is particularly scenic during the winter when the Songhua River is frozen and the northern plains are covered in snow, providing high-contrast landscapes.

Right Side Highlights
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Western Songliao Basin

Continuous views of the vast, flat plains stretching toward the Inner Mongolian border.

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Liao River Delta

Bird's-eye view of the complex river systems and wetlands near the head of the Liaodong Gulf.

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Bohai Gulf Traffic

Observation of heavy maritime traffic including cargo ships and tankers navigating one of China's busiest sea lanes.

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Penglai Coastline

Views of the scenic Penglai coastal area, famous for its 'mirage' sightings and historical pavilions.

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Bohai Sunset

On late afternoon flights, this side offers stunning sunsets reflecting off the waters of the Bohai Sea.

Select the right side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the water. Watch for the 'Red Beach' areas near Panjin if the flight path tracks slightly west. During the descent, keep an eye out for the massive wind farms and industrial parks along the northern Shandong coast.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,000 km (621 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min

Departure: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)

Arrival: YNT (37.40169906616211, 121.37200164794922)

Route Type: Domestic

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