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KHN β HRB
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanchang Changbei International Airport (Nanchang) to Taiping Airport (Harbin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including the vast Poyang Lake immediately after takeoff, the sprawling Bohai Sea coastline, and a more direct view of the Songhua River during the descent into Harbin.
Poyang Lake
China's largest freshwater lake, providing a stunning aquatic landscape within minutes of takeoff from Nanchang.
Yangtze River Crossing
A view of the winding 'Long River' as the flight traverses the heart of eastern China.
Yellow Sea Coastline
Glimpses of the coastal wetlands and salt pans along the Jiangsu and Shandong provinces.
Bohai Bay
The flight path often skirts the coast, offering views of the sea and the busy shipping lanes of northern China.
Liaodong Peninsula
The rugged shoreline of Liaoning province, often dotted with fishing vessels and offshore infrastructure.
Songhua River
The majestic, winding river that flows through Harbin, often completely frozen into a white ribbon during winter.
For the best experience, choose a morning flight to see the sun rising over the Yellow Sea. Keep your camera ready in the first 15 minutes for Poyang Lake and the last 20 minutes for the Songhua River approach. In winter, the landscape of Heilongjiang becomes a stark, beautiful snowy desert.
Nanchang Cityscape
A view of the Gan River and the rapid urban development of Nanchang shortly after departure.
Dabie Mountains
Distant views of the rugged mountain range that separates the Yangtze and Huai River basins.
North China Plain
An endless patchwork of agricultural fields that changes colors dramatically with the seasons.
Beijing-Tianjin Corridor
Depending on the specific airway, the distant urban silhouettes of the capital region may be visible.
Yanshan Mountains
The jagged peaks forming the northern boundary of the North China Plain, once a natural barrier.
To avoid harsh sunlight and glare during afternoon flights, the left side is preferable. Watch for the transition from the lush, green southern wetlands to the more geometric, brown-toned agricultural grids of the north.
Distance: 2,072 km (1,287 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 46 min
Departure: KHN (28.864999771118164, 115.9000015258789)
Arrival: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Route Type: Domestic
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