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DOH → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamad International Airport (Doha) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic terrain on Earth, including the towering peaks of the Karakoram range and the ethereal landscapes of the Tibetan Plateau.
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Doha West Bay
Stunning aerial views of Qatar's modern skyline and the Pearl-Qatar development immediately after takeoff.
Karakoram Range
Glaciated peaks and deep valleys of northern Pakistan, often including views of K2 under clear conditions.
Tibetan Plateau
The 'Roof of the World' featuring vast high-altitude deserts and turquoise alpine lakes like Qinghai Lake.
Yellow River
The winding loops of China's second-longest river as it carves through the Loess Plateau.
Greater Shanghai
The sprawling urban expanse and the iconic skyline of the Lujiazui financial district during the descent.
Book a window seat ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Himalayan and Karakoram ranges. Since many DOH-PVG flights depart at night, the left side provides the best sunrise views over the mountains as you enter Chinese airspace in the early morning.
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UAE Coastline
Views of Dubai's Palm Jumeirah and the World Islands if the flight path follows the southern Gulf coast.
Musandam Peninsula
The rugged 'fjords of Arabia' where the mountains of Oman meet the Strait of Hormuz.
Thar Desert
The vast golden dunes stretching across the border of Pakistan and northwestern India.
Yangtze River Delta
The complex network of waterways, canals, and industrial hubs surrounding the mouth of the Yangtze.
Yangshan Deepwater Port
One of the world's largest container ports connected to the mainland by the 32km Donghai Bridge.
The right side is ideal for capturing the glittering lights of the Persian Gulf coastal cities during the first hour of flight. On arrival, this side often provides a better view of the massive maritime operations and the East China Sea coastline.
Book Hotels in ShanghaiDistance: 6,796 km (4,223 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs
Departure: DOH (25.273056, 51.608056)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: International
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