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YKS → HRB
Which side of the plane to sit from Yakutsk Airport (Yakutsk) to Taiping Airport (Harbin)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers superior views of the vast Lena River basin upon departure and the dramatic geographic transition over the Amur River as you cross from Russia into China.
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Lena River Basin
The massive, braided channels of the Lena River provide a stunning spectacle immediately after takeoff from Yakutsk.
Stanovoy Range
Rugged, snow-dusted peaks that act as a natural wall between the Yakutian plateau and the Amur region.
Amur River Border
The international boundary between Russia and China, visible as a wide, winding waterway dividing the two nations.
Heilongjiang Farmlands
Distinctive geometric patterns of Chinese agriculture that contrast sharply with the wild taiga of the north.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to see the sun rising over the Siberian taiga. This side provides the best perspective of the Amur River crossing, which is a major highlight of the border transition. In winter, look for the 'ice roads' carved into the frozen Lena River near Yakutsk.
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Lena Pillars Nature Park
Depending on the flight path, you may spot these UNESCO-listed limestone towers along the western banks of the Lena.
Siberian Taiga
Endless vistas of larch and pine forests that remain largely untouched by human development.
Greater Khingan Foothills
Rolling hills and dense forests that mark the western edge of the Manchurian Plain.
Harbin Urban Descent
A clear view of the Songhua River and the expanding modern skyline of Harbin as the plane lines up for landing.
The right side is preferable for late afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Khingan mountains. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff; if the flight path curves west, the Lena Pillars are a rare and spectacular sight. During descent into Harbin, you can often see the massive frozen structures of the Ice and Snow World if traveling in winter.
Book Hotels in HarbinDistance: 1,845 km (1,146 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 28 min
Departure: YKS (62.093299865722656, 129.77099609375)
Arrival: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Route Type: International
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