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NAY → HRB
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Nanyuan Airport (Beijing) to Taiping Airport (Harbin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the coastal contours of the Bohai Gulf early in the flight, the dense urban sprawl of Shenyang, and the iconic agricultural patterns of the Northeast China Plain.
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Bohai Gulf Coastline
Distant views of the Qinhuangdao coastline and the industrial ports along the Yellow Sea.
Shenyang Metropolis
A clear view of Liaoning's capital city, showcasing its massive urban footprint and industrial zones.
Manchurian Plain
The 'Black Soil' region featuring vast, geometric agricultural plots that change colors dramatically with the seasons.
Liaohe Oilfield
Industrial clusters and infrastructure related to one of China's most important energy basins.
The right side is ideal for morning flights as the sun illuminates the coastline and the plains. Keep a lookout approximately 45 minutes into the flight for the dense city grid of Shenyang. In autumn, the fields below turn a brilliant gold.
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Yan Mountains
Stunning views of the rugged mountain range that forms a natural barrier north of Beijing.
Inner Mongolian Fringe
Visual transition from the fertile plains to the higher, arid plateau regions to the west.
Chagan Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, famous for its winter ice fishing traditions.
Songhua River Meanders
The winding path of the river as it approaches the city of Harbin.
Opt for the left side on afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the high plateau. During winter, look for the unique patterns of frozen wetlands and the white-capped Yan Mountains shortly after departure from Beijing.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,034 km (642 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: NAY (39.78279876708984, 116.38800048828124)
Arrival: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Route Type: Domestic
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