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FRA → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Caucasus and Tian Shan mountain ranges, followed by a scenic approach over the Yangtze River delta under the morning sun.
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Black Sea Coast
The southern arc of the Black Sea, showing the contrast between deep water and rugged coastline.
Mount Elbrus
A chance to spot Europe's highest peak standing prominently in the Caucasus range.
Tian Shan Range
The 'Celestial Mountains' provide some of the most spectacular high-altitude scenery on Earth.
Taklamakan Desert
The northern edge of one of the world's largest sandy deserts, visible in the distance.
Yangtze River Delta
A magnificent view of the world's busiest waterway, filled with container ships near Shanghai.
Ideal for catching the sunrise as you enter Chinese airspace. During the descent into Shanghai Pudong, the right side typically offers the best views of the sprawling urban landscape and the intricate canal systems of the Yangtze delta. Request a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion for photography.
Book Hotels in ShanghaiNorthern Caucasus
The glaciated northern slopes of the mountain range dividing Europe and Asia.
Caspian Sea North
Views of the shallow, turquoise waters of the northern Caspian coastline.
Kazakh Steppe
A seemingly endless expanse of golden grasslands and remote nomadic settlements.
Altai Mountains
Stunning views of the remote, high-altitude peaks where the borders of four nations meet.
North China Plain
The transition from rugged mountains to the densely populated agricultural heartland of China.
Best for observing the night sky and the remote wilderness of Central Asia. In winter, look for the intricate patterns of frozen rivers and lakes across Kazakhstan. The moon will often be visible on this side for the duration of the overnight flight.
Get eSIMs for Germany
Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 8,858 km (5,504 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 25 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: International
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