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HTA → HLD
Which side of the plane to sit from Chita-Kadala Airport (Chita) to Dongshan Airport (Hailar)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the industrial landscape of the Zabaikalsk border crossing and the most expansive views of the rolling Hulunbuir Grassland during the descent.
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Trans-Siberian Railway
The iconic rail line snaking through the hills toward the Manchurian border, often visible with long freight trains.
Zabaikalsk-Manzhouli Border
A fascinating aerial view of the massive logistics hubs and customs facilities where the Russian and Chinese rail gauges meet.
Hulunbuir Grassland
One of the world's most pristine steppes, appearing as an endless emerald carpet during summer months.
Meandering Rivers
The intricate, oxbow-heavy loops of the Hailar River as it winds across the flat plateau toward the city.
Keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes into the flight for the border crossing. The contrast between the Russian forest and the Chinese grassland is most striking from this side. Best viewed in late afternoon for golden hour lighting on the steppes.
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Trans-Baikal Taiga
Dense Siberian larch and pine forests covering the rugged hills immediately after takeoff from Chita.
Buryat Settlements
Small, remote villages of the Agin-Buryat Okrug characterized by traditional wooden architecture and circular layouts.
Inner Mongolian Farmland
Geometric patterns of agricultural plots that mark the transition from the Russian wilderness to Chinese managed land.
Choose this side if flying in the morning to avoid direct sun glare. It provides a more intimate look at the rugged Siberian topography before the landscape flattens into the steppe.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 556 km (345 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: HTA (52.026299, 113.306)
Arrival: HLD (49.2050018311, 119.824996948)
Route Type: International
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