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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Philippine archipelago, the dramatic high-altitude peaks of Taiwan, and a perfect angle for the final approach over the East China Sea and Shanghai's mega-port infrastructure.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Borneo Coastline

Distant views of the lush green forests and river deltas of West Kalimantan as the plane heads north.

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Philippine Archipelago

Glances of the Palawan islands or the northern tip of Luzon depending on the specific seasonal air corridor.

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Taiwan Central Range

Spectacular views of Taiwan's rugged mountains, including Yushan, which peak above the clouds at nearly 4,000 meters.

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Yangshan Deepwater Port

The world's largest automated container terminal and the Donghai Bridge stretching across the sea as you approach Shanghai.

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Shanghai Coastline

The meeting point of the Yangtze River and the East China Sea, showing the scale of the world's busiest logistics hub.

Sit on the right for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Pacific. The highlight is the crossing near Taiwan; look out about 90 minutes before landing for the most dramatic mountain vistas. Ensure you are awake for the final 20 minutes to see the massive wind farms and ports near Shanghai.

Left Side Highlights
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Jakarta Skyline

Aerial view of the dense urban sprawl of North Jakarta and the Tanjung Priok port area immediately after takeoff.

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Bangka-Belitung Islands

Spot the distinctive turquoise waters and white sandy coastlines of these Indonesian islands in the Java Sea.

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South China Sea

Vast stretches of deep blue ocean often dotted with large cargo ships along major international shipping lanes.

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Hainan Island

Depending on the flight path, the tropical mountains of China's southernmost province may be visible to the west.

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Pudong New Area

Views of the expanding residential and industrial districts of eastern Shanghai during the descent into PVG.

The left side is best for afternoon flights to avoid the direct eastern sun. It provides a better look at the Indonesian coastline upon departure. Watch for the massive Pearl River Delta area if the flight path tracks closer to the Chinese mainland.

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Route Information

Distance: 4,446 km (2,763 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 14 min

Departure: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)

Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)

Route Type: International

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