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KOJ → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Kagoshima Airport (Kagoshima) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is superior for its views of the Kirishima volcanic range at takeoff and the fascinating sediment patterns and islands of the Yangtze River estuary during descent.
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Mt. Kirishima
A stunning range of volcanic peaks and crater lakes located just north of Kagoshima Airport.
Goto Islands
Rugged and green islands off the Nagasaki coast visible during the transit across the sea.
Yangtze Estuary
The dramatic meeting point where the sediment-heavy brown river water meets the blue ocean.
Chongming Island
The massive green expanse of the world's largest alluvial island situated at the river mouth.
Pudong Shoreline
The industrial ports and rapidly developing shoreline of Shanghai as the plane descends into PVG.
Keep your camera ready during the first 10 minutes for the volcanic ranges. On approach to PVG, the color change in the water at the Yangtze mouth is best seen from this side. For the best lighting on the Yangtze Delta features, book a morning or midday flight.
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Sakurajima
The iconic active volcano venting smoke in the middle of Kinko Bay visible shortly after takeoff.
Kaimondake
The 'Satsuma Fuji', a perfectly symmetrical cone at the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula.
Zhoushan Archipelago
A dense cluster of islands appearing as you approach the Chinese mainland from the East China Sea.
East China Sea Shipping
One of the world's busiest maritime lanes with numerous container ships visible near the approach to Shanghai.
Choose a window seat behind the wing to capture Sakurajima during the initial climb. Afternoon flights may experience glare as the sun moves south, making the islands near China look hazy. Morning flights offer better clarity for the Japanese coastline.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 848 km (527 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: KOJ (31.80340003967285, 130.718994140625)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: International
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