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CAN → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Pearl River Delta to the East China Sea coastline, including a bird's-eye view of the world's busiest shipping lanes and the iconic Shanghai skyline during the final approach.
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Pearl River Delta
The dense industrial and urban fabric of Guangzhou and Dongguan immediately after takeoff.
Taiwan Strait Coast
Scanning the coastline of Fujian with its numerous bays, peninsulas, and small offshore islands.
Zhoushan Archipelago
A stunning cluster of islands near Ningbo, home to major Buddhist sites and heavy maritime traffic.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge
The distinctive S-curve of one of the longest cross-sea bridges in the world visible in its entirety.
Pudong New Area
Close-up views of the Tesla Gigafactory and the coastal infrastructure of Shanghai before touchdown.
Sit on the right for the best coastal views and morning sunrises. On approach to PVG, the right side often offers a clear view of the massive container ships queuing in the East China Sea. Look out for the Donghai Bridge connecting to the deep-water port during clear weather.
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Nanling Mountains
Aerial views of the rugged, forested mountain range that separates Guangdong from the rest of inland China.
Zhejiang Tea Hills
Lush, rolling green landscapes of the famous Longjing tea-producing regions as you fly north.
Taihu Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, appearing as a massive silver expanse to the west during descent.
Hangzhou Bay
The western stretch of the massive estuary where the Qiantang River meets the sea.
Choose the left side for spectacular sunsets during evening flights, as the sun will dip behind the mountainous interior. This side is also better for viewing the dense urban sprawl of Hangzhou and Suzhou if the flight path tracks slightly further inland.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,203 km (748 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: Domestic
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