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DEL → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled vantage point of the Himalayan range and the stark, high-altitude beauty of the Tibetan Plateau before descending into the Yangtze River delta.
Himalayan Peaks
Breathtaking views of the world's highest mountains, including distant glimpses of the Everest massif if the northern airway is used.
Tibetan Plateau
Observe the 'Roof of the World' with its vast, arid landscapes, high-altitude lakes, and rugged terrain.
Yangtze River
Follow the winding path of Asia's longest river as it carves through the mountains of central China.
Qinling Mountains
A major east-west mountain range that marks the natural boundary between North and South China.
Suzhou and Lake Tai
The historic 'Venice of the East' and the massive Lake Tai are visible during the final descent into the Shanghai area.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you while viewing the Himalayas. Use a flight tracking app to see if the route passes north of Nepal, as this maximizes mountain visibility. Keep your camera ready about 45-90 minutes into the flight for the best mountain vistas.
Ganges River Basin
Lush, fertile plains of northern India stretching toward the Bay of Bengal during the initial climb.
Hengduan Mountains
The dramatic 'Vertical Earth' of Southwest China, featuring deep river gorges and sharp ridges.
South China Karst
Unique limestone formations and green hilly landscapes characteristic of the Yunnan and Guizhou provinces.
East China Sea
On many approach paths, the aircraft loops over the sea, showing thousands of cargo ships waiting outside the world's busiest port.
Donghai Bridge
One of the longest cross-sea bridges in the world, visible if the plane approaches PVG from the south or east.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. On the approach to PVG, if the flight path comes in from the coast, you will get a superior view of the massive scale of Shanghai's maritime infrastructure and potentially the city skyline in the distance.
Distance: 4,291 km (2,666 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 3 min
Departure: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: International
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