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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Chinese coastline and the spectacular Zhoushan Archipelago during the descent into Pudong.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Qiongzhou Strait

Clear views of the busy shipping lanes separating Hainan Island from the Leizhou Peninsula.

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Xiamen Coastline

Distinctive views of the Xiamen island city and the surrounding coastal development.

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Zhoushan Islands

A stunning collection of mountainous islands scattered in the East China Sea during the descent.

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Yangshan Port

Views of the world's largest container port and the 32km Donghai Bridge stretching across the ocean.

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Lujiazui Skyline

On specific flight paths, the right side provides a direct view of the Shanghai Tower and Oriental Pearl.

The right side is ideal for seeing the coastal geography. During the descent into PVG, the plane often maneuvers over the East China Sea, offering unique views of massive offshore wind farms and busy maritime traffic.

Left Side Highlights
7.6
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Haikou Skyline

Panoramic views of Haikou's urban center and northern beaches immediately after departure.

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Fujian Mountains

Bird's-eye view of the dense, green mountain ranges of inland Fujian and Zhejiang provinces.

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Hangzhou Bay

The massive expanse of the bay and the distant outline of the world's longest sea-crossing bridges.

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Shanghai Puxi

Potential views of the historic Bund and the vast sprawl of western Shanghai during the arrival loop.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. This side is excellent for viewing the inland geography and the dense urban expansion of China's eastern provinces.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,686 km (1,048 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 15 min

Departure: HAK (19.93490028381348, 110.45899963378906)

Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)

Route Type: Domestic

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