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HRB → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiping Airport (Harbin) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Bohai Sea crossing and the scenic final approach over the Yangtze River estuary into Pudong.
Bohai Sea Coastline
Clear views of the Liaotung Peninsula and the blue waters of the Bohai Sea as the flight departs the mainland.
Yellow Sea Shipping Lanes
Spot numerous cargo vessels and tankers navigating one of the world's busiest maritime corridors.
Chongming Island
A massive view of the world's largest central-point alluvial island located at the mouth of the Yangtze River.
Yangtze River Estuary
The dramatic transition where the silty river water meets the clearer East China Sea.
Donghai Bridge
On clear days, see the massive bridge stretching out to the deep-water port of Yangshan.
Choose a morning flight for the best lighting on the water. During the final descent, the left side often provides a broader view of the offshore wind farms and the intricate coastline of the Yangtze Delta. Winter flights offer exceptionally clear skies for seeing the Dalian coastline.
Northeast China Plain
Vast stretches of organized farmland that change colors dramatically between the growing season and winter.
Shenyang Urban Sprawl
Aerial perspective of the industrial heart of Liaoning province and its dense urban center.
Yellow River Delta
The unique, sediment-rich patterns formed where the Yellow River enters the Bohai Sea near Dongying.
Jiangsu Water Towns
A dense network of canals and ancient water-based infrastructure visible as you approach the Shanghai region.
Shanghai Peripheral Skyline
Distal views of the skyscrapers in the distance if the flight path tracks slightly inland.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights, as the sun sets over the mainland, casting long shadows across the North China Plain. Watch for the 'Yellow' color of the river delta near Dongying, which is a geographic highlight of this route.
Distance: 1,655 km (1,028 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 12 min
Departure: HRB (45.6234016418457, 126.25)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: Domestic
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