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HEL → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Helsinki) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more diverse palette of landmarks, including the Black Sea coast, the highest peaks of the Caucasus, and the impressive industrial sprawl of the Yangtze River as you descend into Shanghai.
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Carpathian Mountains
Rolling green and grey ridges visible as the flight path detours south through Eastern Europe.
Black Sea Coast
A stunning transition from land to the deep blue waters of the Black Sea near the Turkish and Georgian coasts.
Caucasus Mountains
Panoramic views of the rugged mountain spine between the Black and Caspian Seas, often featuring Mount Elbrus.
Yellow River (Huanghe)
The distinctive 'S' curves and silty brown water of China's second-longest river.
Yangtze River Delta
The massive, sprawling urban landscape and endless shipping lanes as you approach the Pudong area.
Choose the right side for the approach into PVG, as it often provides a better view of the dense urban development of Shanghai and the mouth of the Yangtze. Since this route often departs in the evening, sunrise typically occurs over Central Asia; the right side will face the morning sun, providing dramatic 'golden hour' lighting on the Caucasus peaks.
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Aerial views of the thousands of islands in the Finnish archipelago immediately after takeoff from HEL.
Tian Shan Range
Dramatic views of the 'Celestial Mountains' with snow-capped peaks and massive glaciers along the border of Kyrgyzstan and China.
Gobi Desert
Vast stretches of reddish-brown terrain and unique rock formations across Northern China.
Inner Mongolian Plains
Vast agricultural patterns and wind farms stretching across the northern high plateau.
The left side is excellent for seeing the rugged mountains of Central Asia. If the flight is during the day, the glare from the sun is usually less intense on the northern side, allowing for better photography of the Tian Shan glaciers.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 7,394 km (4,594 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 42 min
Departure: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: International
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