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KUL → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the mountainous spine of Malaysia, the dramatic central coastline of Vietnam, and the glittering urban sprawl of China's eastern seaboard during the descent.
Titiwangsa Range
View the lush, rugged mountain backbone of Peninsular Malaysia shortly after departure from Kuala Lumpur.
Vietnam Central Coast
Spectacular views of the Da Nang coastline and the Marble Mountains as the flight path passes over Indochina.
Hainan Island
Catch glimpses of the western coastline and the mountainous interior of China's tropical island province.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge
One of the world's longest trans-oceanic bridges is often visible during the initial descent phase into Shanghai.
Shanghai Suburbs
Expansive views of the rapidly developing urban landscape and canal networks of the Yangtze River Delta.
Opt for an 'A' seat to maximize coastline views. On evening flights, this side provides excellent views of the brightly lit coastal cities of Fujian and Zhejiang. During the winter months, be prepared for potential cloud cover over mainland China, but the approach into PVG often clears up near the coast.
South China Sea
A vast expanse of deep blue water featuring busy international shipping lanes and remote maritime territory.
Paracel Islands
Distant views of small coral atolls and reefs scattered throughout the South China Sea on clear days.
Taiwan Strait
The horizon to the east marks the boundary between the South and East China Seas, with Taiwan's peaks occasionally visible.
Zhoushan Archipelago
A cluster of over 1,300 islands located at the mouth of Hangzhou Bay, signaling the final approach.
Yangtze River Estuary
Observe the massive scale of the Yangtze River meeting the East China Sea, filled with hundreds of container ships.
Choose a 'K' seat for the best sunrise views if taking an overnight or early morning flight. This side is generally quieter visually until the final 30 minutes of the flight when the islands of the East China Sea appear. It is also the better side for avoiding direct glare from the sun during afternoon northbound flights.
Distance: 3,797 km (2,359 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 28 min
Departure: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: International
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