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NGB β HRB
Which side of the plane to sit from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (Ninbo) to Taiping Airport (Harbin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the East China Sea to the Bohai Sea and the rugged coastline of the Liaodong Peninsula.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge
One of the longest trans-oceanic bridges in the world is often visible shortly after takeoff.
Yellow Sea Coastline
The dramatic meeting of the Chinese mainland and the vast Pacific waters along Jiangsu.
Bohai Sea Crossing
Look down for heavy maritime traffic and cargo ships entering the inner sea of China.
Liaodong Peninsula
A stunning view of Dalian and the rugged tip of the peninsula jutting into the sea.
Harbin Cityscape
As the plane turns for its final approach, the expanding skyline of Harbin comes into view.
Choose the right side for morning departures to avoid direct sun glare and enjoy the deep blue of the Bohai Sea. Keep your camera ready within 15 minutes of takeoff for the Hangzhou Bay Bridge, and look out about midway through the flight for the Dalian coastline.
Yangtze River Crossing
Witness the massive scale of Asia's longest river as it flows into the delta.
Mount Tai Silhouette
On clear days, the distant silhouette of this sacred mountain may be visible in Shandong.
Shenyang Urban Sprawl
A clear view of the massive industrial and residential density of Liaoning's capital.
Northeast China Plain
The 'Black Soil' region shows a patchwork of vast agricultural fields stretching to the horizon.
Songhua River Meanders
The winding curves of the river as it approaches the city of Harbin.
Sit on the left for sunset flights to see the 'Golden Hour' reflecting off the Songhua River and the vast agricultural plains. In winter, this side provides the best view of the snow-covered Heilongjiang landscape during the final 30 minutes of descent.
Distance: 1,805 km (1,122 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: NGB (29.82670021057129, 121.46199798583984)
Arrival: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Route Type: Domestic
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