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Which side of the plane to sit from Jiamusi Airport (Jiamusi) to Khabarovsk-Novy Airport (Khabarovsk)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Songhua and Amur River confluence and a superior angle of the historic Khabarovsk Bridge and city center during the final approach.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Songhua River Delta

Extensive views of the winding Songhua River as it moves through the lowlands after departure from Jiamusi.

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Sanjiang Plain Wetlands

A massive expanse of protected marshes and seasonal wetlands known as China's 'Green Lung'.

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The Great Confluence

The spectacular point where the Songhua River's silty waters merge into the mighty Amur (Heilong) River.

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Khabarovsk Bridge

The iconic bridge featured on the Russian 5000-ruble note, visible during the descent into KHV.

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Khabarovsk City Spires

The golden domes of the Transfiguration Cathedral and the historic city center along the high river bank.

Choose a window seat on the left for the best view of the Amur River's width. For morning flights, this side avoids the direct glare of the rising sun. Look for the Khabarovsk Bridge about 5-10 minutes before landing, as it is the most famous landmark in the region.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Heilongjiang Farmland

Perfectly geometric agricultural plots that define the landscape of Northeast China.

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Heixiazi Island

The large river island (Bolshoy Ussuriyskiy) which is divided between China and Russia, visible near the confluence.

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Ussuri River Mouth

The junction where the Ussuri River flows north from the Sikhote-Alin mountains to join the Amur.

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Siberian Taiga Edge

The transition from agricultural plains to the dense, dark forests of the Russian Far East south of the city.

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Southern Khabarovsk

A bird's-eye view of the industrial and residential expansion of Russia's easternmost major hub.

The right side is excellent for spotting the international border markers and the unique geography of Heixiazi Island. Polarized sunglasses are recommended to cut the reflection off the vast network of waterways and flooded plains during the summer months.

Top Activities in Khabarovsk
Route Information

Distance: 400 km (249 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 40 min

Departure: JMU (46.84339904789999, 130.464996338)

Arrival: KHV (48.52799987793, 135.18800354004)

Route Type: International

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