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BAV → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Baotou Airport (Baotou) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Yellow River's northern loops, the crossing of the Yangtze River, and a more frequent view of the iconic Shanghai skyline during the descent into Pudong.
Yellow River Bend
Aerial view of the massive Ordos Loop of the Yellow River shortly after takeoff from Baotou.
North China Plain
An endless patchwork of agricultural fields and high-density rural settlements stretching to the horizon.
Mount Tai
Distant views of the sacred Taishan peak standing prominently above the surrounding Shandong landscape.
Yangtze River Crossing
A magnificent view of China's longest river as it widens toward its mouth near the delta.
Jiangnan Water Towns
The dense network of canals and traditional architecture characteristic of the Suzhou and Wuxi region.
Shanghai Skyline
Often provides views of the Lujiazui financial district and the Bund during the final approach to PVG.
Sit on the right for the best chance to see the Shanghai city center. During sunset flights, the right side captures the golden hour reflection over the many lakes and rivers of the Yangtze Delta. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the river crossing.
Taihang Mountains
The dramatic eastern edge of the Loess Plateau where the mountains meet the North China Plain.
Bohai Bay
Glancing views of the northernmost gulf of the Yellow Sea as the flight path trends southeast.
Tianjin Outskirts
Distant views of the massive industrial and urban sprawl surrounding one of China's largest port cities.
Jiangsu Coast
The transition from land to the Yellow Sea, featuring complex aquaculture and shipping lanes.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. This side is better for spotting the transition between the rugged northern plateaus and the coastal plains. Look out for the heavy shipping traffic as you approach the Yangtze River Delta.
Distance: 1,490 km (926 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min
Departure: BAV (40.560001373291016, 109.99700164794922)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: Domestic
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