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EWR → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior transition of landscapes, from the frozen expanse of the Hudson Bay to the rugged Siberian peaks and the intricate patterns of the Yangtze River delta.
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Hudson Bay
A massive, often frozen inland sea that provides stunning white textures for hours.
Siberian Highlands
The dramatic and remote Verkhoyansk Range featuring jagged, snow-dusted ridges.
Gobi Desert
The arid and beautiful transition into the northern plains of China.
Yangtze Delta
The dense network of rivers, canals, and high-rise clusters surrounding Shanghai.
Sit on the right for the best daylight views of the Siberian interior and the Gobi Desert. During the final descent into PVG, the right side typically offers the best perspective of the Huangpu River and the dense urbanization of Pudong. Note that summer flights may experience 'Midnight Sun' conditions, making window shades essential for sleep.
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Quebec Wilderness
Dense boreal forests and a labyrinth of glacial lakes across Eastern Canada.
Arctic Ice Pack
Expansive views of the polar ice cap and pressure ridges near the North Pole.
Kamchatka Coastline
Distances views of the volcanic peaks along the rugged Russian Far East.
East China Sea
Dotted with fishing vessels and cargo ships as the plane turns toward Shanghai.
The left side is excellent for catching the Aurora Borealis during the winter months on the overnight portion of the flight. As you approach Shanghai, this side often provides a view of the coastline and the vast sea-spanning bridges if the flight path tracks from the east.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 11,860 km (7,369 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 13 hrs 57 min
Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: International
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