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Our Recommendation
7.5

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.

Left Side Highlights
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Bohai Sea Coastline

Clear views of the Liaotung Peninsula and the blue waters of the Bohai Sea as the flight departs the mainland.

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Yellow Sea Shipping Lanes

Spot numerous cargo vessels and tankers navigating one of the world's busiest maritime corridors.

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Chongming Island

A massive view of the world's largest central-point alluvial island located at the mouth of the Yangtze River.

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Yangtze River Estuary

The dramatic transition where the silty river water meets the clearer East China Sea.

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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.

Right Side Highlights
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Northeast China Plain

Vast stretches of organized farmland that change colors dramatically between the growing season and winter.

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Shenyang Urban Sprawl

Aerial perspective of the industrial heart of Liaoning province and its dense urban center.

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Yellow River Delta

The unique, sediment-rich patterns formed where the Yellow River enters the Bohai Sea near Dongying.

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Jiangsu Water Towns

A dense network of canals and ancient water-based infrastructure visible as you approach the Shanghai region.

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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.

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Route Information

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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