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JIQ → SHA
Which side of the plane to sit from Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (Qianjiang) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (Shanghai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic karst topography of the Wuling Mountains immediately after takeoff, followed by exceptional views of the northern Yangtze River bends and the sprawling urban landscape of Suzhou and the northern Yangtze Delta.
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Wuling Karst Formations
Dramatic limestone pillars and jagged mountain ridges visible immediately after departure from Qianjiang.
Three Gorges Proximity
Aerial perspective of the rugged terrain north of the Yangtze Gorges as the flight crosses into Hubei.
Wuhan Metropolis
A sprawling view of the northern districts of Wuhan and the intersection of the Han and Yangtze Rivers.
Dabie Mountains
Dense forest canopies and rolling green peaks as the aircraft transits through Anhui province.
Suzhou Water Towns
The intricate canal networks and white-walled architecture characteristic of the Jiangnan region during descent.
For the best mountain photography, an early morning flight is ideal to capture the mist rising from the karst valleys near Qianjiang. As you approach Shanghai, keep your camera ready for the transition from the rugged Dabie Mountains to the perfectly flat, water-logged plains of the Yangtze Delta. Window seats ahead of the wing are preferred to avoid engine heat haze when shooting the distant mountains.
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Jianghan Plain
A vast, emerald-green patchwork of rice paddies and aquaculture ponds stretching to the southern horizon.
Dongting Lake View
Distant views of China's second-largest freshwater lake shimmering in the sun to the south of the flight path.
Yangtze River Crossings
Spectacular views of massive suspension bridges spanning the wide Yangtze River near Jingzhou and Jiujiang.
Lake Taihu
The massive, circular expanse of Taihu Lake, dotted with fishing boats and islands, visible just before landing.
Shanghai Minhang District
Low-altitude views of the dense residential and industrial blocks of western Shanghai during the final approach to SHA.
The right side is particularly scenic during sunset flights, as the sun reflects off the numerous lakes and the Yangtze River. Watch for the massive Lake Taihu; its scale is best appreciated from cruising altitude. During the final approach into Hongqiao, the right side often provides a clearer view of the sprawling urban development of the Minhang and Qingpu districts.
Book Hotels in ShanghaiDistance: 1,214 km (754 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: JIQ (29.5133333333, 108.831111111)
Arrival: SHA (31.19790077209473, 121.33599853515624)
Route Type: Domestic
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