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KMQ → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Komatsu Airport (Kanazawa) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers a superior experience due to the close proximity to Mount Hakusan shortly after takeoff and better views of the Japanese coastline before heading over the sea.
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Mount Hakusan
One of Japan's three holy mountains, visible almost immediately after departure from KMQ.
Echizen Coastline
Scenic views of the rugged rocky shores and coastal towns of Fukui Prefecture.
Tsushima Strait
The maritime gateway between the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea.
Yangtze Delta
The dramatic transition from the deep blue sea to the silt-rich sediment of the Yangtze River.
Shanghai Skyline
Potential distant views of the Lujiazui financial district during the descent into Pudong.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is prime for mountain enthusiasts as Mount Hakusan is a dominant feature in the first 10 minutes of flight. During winter, the snow-capped peaks of the Japanese Alps are visible in the distance to the southeast.
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Noto Peninsula
The prominent peninsula of Ishikawa extending into the Sea of Japan, visible during northern departures.
Sea of Japan
Vast, uninterrupted views of the deep blue ocean and international shipping lanes.
Chongming Island
A massive alluvial island at the mouth of the Yangtze, featuring green agricultural patterns.
Donghai Bridge
A glimpse of the massive 32-kilometer bridge connecting the mainland to Yangshan Deepwater Port.
Waigaoqiao Port
One of the world's busiest container terminals visible as you cross the coastline.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to enjoy spectacular sunsets over the East China Sea. This side is generally better for seeing the Noto Peninsula if the flight takes a more northerly departure path. Watch for the massive scale of Chinese infrastructure as you approach the coastline.
Book Hotels in ShanghaiDistance: 1,469 km (913 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: KMQ (36.39459991455078, 136.40699768066406)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: International
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