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SZX → HRB
Which side of the plane to sit from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (Shenzhen) to Taiping Airport (Harbin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of coastal panoramas, the expansive Bohai Sea crossing, and views of the Liaodong Peninsula before descending into the snowy plains of the north.
Shenzhen Coastline
Dramatic views of the Pearl River Delta, the Shenzhen Bay Bridge, and the dense urban skyline of Nanshan.
Hangzhou Bay
A potential sighting of the massive cross-sea bridges if the flight path tracks closer to the eastern coast.
Bohai Sea Crossing
A long stretch over the blue waters of the Bohai Sea as the flight moves from the Shandong Peninsula toward Liaoning.
Liaodong Peninsula
The jagged coastline and port infrastructure surrounding the city of Dalian at the tip of the peninsula.
Songhua River
The winding loops of the Songhua River as the plane descends into Harbin, often frozen and white from November to March.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh western sun. It provides the best views of the coastal transitions and the sea crossing. In winter, keep your camera ready for the 'Ice City' approach into Harbin where the frozen river formations are highly photogenic.
Nanling Mountains
The rugged, forested peaks of northern Guangdong and southern Jiangxi provinces visible shortly after departure.
Yangtze River Crossing
A view of China's longest river as it winds through the fertile plains of the Anhui and Jiangsu region.
Mount Tai
On clear days, the silhouette of one of China's most sacred peaks can be seen in the distance over Shandong.
Northeast China Plain
The vast 'Black Soil' region featuring a massive patchwork of agricultural grids that turn into a white expanse in winter.
Sit on the left if you prefer inland mountain views and the agricultural heartland. On afternoon flights, the left side will be more subject to direct sunlight, so keep your window shade ready. During winter, look for the transition from green southern hills to the frozen northern landscape.
Distance: 2,793 km (1,735 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 43 min
Departure: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)
Arrival: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Route Type: Domestic
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