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HIJ → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Hiroshima Airport (Hiroshima) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a breathtaking panorama of the Seto Inland Sea's islands and the iconic volcanic terrain of central and southern Kyushu shortly after takeoff.
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Seto Inland Sea
A stunning mosaic of small islands and blue waters visible immediately after departing Hiroshima.
Mount Aso
The massive caldera and active peaks of one of the world's largest volcanoes in central Kyushu.
Shimabara Peninsula
Rugged coastal scenery and the peaks of Mount Unzen as you transition towards the East China Sea.
Ocean Horizon
Spectacular views of the sun reflecting off the East China Sea, especially on evening flights.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography of the Japanese landscape. Watch for the change in water color from the deep blue of the Pacific to the turquoise of the coastal shelf as you approach the continent.
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Chugoku Highlands
The forested mountains and valleys of the Hiroshima prefecture interior during the initial climb.
Fukuoka & Hakata Bay
A clear view of the northern Kyushu coastline and the dense urban centers of Fukuoka.
Goto Islands
A picturesque chain of islands that marks the final piece of Japanese territory before the open sea.
Yangtze River Estuary
The immense scale of the Yangtze River mouth, where the brown silt-laden water meets the ocean.
Chongming Island
The world's largest estuarine alluvial island, visible during the final approach into Shanghai Pudong.
The right side is ideal for observing the heavy maritime traffic entering the Yangtze River. On arrival at PVG, you will have a better chance of seeing the vast scale of the Yangtze delta's industrial and agricultural development, particularly the massive sediment-rich river mouth.
Book Hotels in ShanghaiDistance: 1,101 km (684 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: HIJ (34.4361000061, 132.91900634799998)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: International
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