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KHH β PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Kaohsiung International Airport (Kaohsiung) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to Taiwan's majestic Central Mountain Range and the highest peaks in East Asia during the first half, followed by a scenic view of the island clusters in the East China Sea during descent.
Central Mountain Range
The rugged spine of Taiwan with numerous peaks exceeding 3,000 meters, stretching across the horizon.
Jade Mountain (Yushan)
The highest peak in East Asia is often visible rising above the cloud layer shortly after leaving Kaohsiung.
Taipei Basin
As you head north, you may catch a glimpse of the densely populated northern plains of Taiwan.
Zhoushan Archipelago
A stunning collection of hundreds of islands near Ningbo as the flight begins its descent.
Donghai Bridge
One of the world's longest cross-sea bridges, connecting mainland Shanghai to the Yangshan Deepwater Port.
PVG Coastline
A direct view of the reclamation lands and the distinctive terminal architecture of Pudong Airport upon landing.
Morning flights are ideal for the right side to get the best lighting on the mountains without the sun glare. The mountain views are most spectacular during the first 30 minutes of the flight. As you approach Shanghai, look for the Donghai Bridgeβit looks like a thin white thread stretching across the ocean.
Port of Kaohsiung
Aerial view of one of the world's busiest container ports and the 85 Sky Tower immediately after takeoff.
Taiwan Strait
The expansive turquoise waters of the strait that separate the island of Taiwan from mainland China.
Penghu Archipelago
On clear days, the distant basalt formations and white sand beaches of the Penghu Islands are visible to the west.
East China Sea
Deep blue maritime vistas during the cruise phase, often dotted with cargo ships and fishing fleets.
Yangtze River Estuary
The dramatic color change in the water where the silt-heavy Yangtze River meets the Pacific Ocean.
Pudong New Area
Views of the sprawling urban development of Shanghai and the heavy industrial zones of the delta.
Sit on the left if you are flying in the late afternoon to enjoy a sunset over the Taiwan Strait. During the approach into PVG, this side frequently offers views of the massive container terminals and the muddy, wide mouth of the Yangtze River. Keep an eye out for large offshore wind farms near the mainland coast.
Distance: 963 km (598 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: KHH (22.57710075378418, 120.3499984741211)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: International
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