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HKG → SHA
Which side of the plane to sit from Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (Shanghai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point of the South China Sea coastline, the fascinating islands of the Taiwan Strait, and the massive Zhoushan Archipelago during the descent.
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Hong Kong Skyline
Breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour and the Kowloon Peninsula shortly after takeoff from Chek Lap Kok.
Dapeng Peninsula
The pristine beaches and mountainous coastline of eastern Shenzhen and Daya Bay.
Taiwan Strait Islands
Clear views of offshore islands like Kinmen and the Matsu Islands during the coastal transit.
Zhoushan Archipelago
A spectacular sight of hundreds of islands and busy shipping lanes near the Ningbo-Zhoushan port.
Yangtze River Mouth
The dramatic meeting point of the brown Yangtze silt and the blue East China Sea waters.
Book a window seat on the right for afternoon flights to capture the sun illuminating the coastline. During the approach to Hongqiao, if the wind is from the north, you may get a distant view of the Lujiazui financial district and the Bund as the plane turns for alignment.
Book Hotels in ShanghaiPearl River Delta Sprawl
Aerial views of the massive urban corridor connecting Shenzhen, Dongguan, and Guangzhou.
Southeast Uplands
The rugged, verdant mountain ranges of Fujian and Jiangxi provinces visible during mid-cruise.
Zhejiang Hills
The rolling green terrain of southern Zhejiang, famous for its high-altitude tea plantations.
Hangzhou Bay
A glimpse of the inner bay area as the aircraft transitions into the Yangtze River Delta airspace.
Shanghai Minhang District
Dense residential blocks and industrial parks characteristic of Shanghai's rapid westward expansion.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the eastern sun. It provides a better sense of China's vast inland geography and the sheer scale of the Yangtze Delta's urban development during the final 20 minutes of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,232 km (766 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: HKG (22.308901, 113.915001)
Arrival: SHA (31.19790077209473, 121.33599853515624)
Route Type: International
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