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Our Recommendation
7.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side of the aircraft offers superior views of the iconic Karst landscape during takeoff, followed by a scenic traverse over the Yangtze River Delta and the massive Taihu Lake before approaching the Shanghai metropolis.

Left Side Highlights
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Liuzhou Karst Hills

Immediately after takeoff, witness the dramatic limestone peak formations that characterize the Guangxi region.

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Taihu Lake

One of China's largest freshwater lakes, visible near the descent phase, offering expansive views of its islands and surrounding wetlands.

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Suzhou Urban Area

The sprawling 'Venice of the East' is visible with its dense network of canals and modern high-rises just west of Shanghai.

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Yangtze River Estuary

View the massive scale of the Yangtze as it widens into the East China Sea near the end of the flight path.

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Shanghai Puxi Skyline

If the flight path approaches from the north, you can spot the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Bund in the distance.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. During the descent, look for the intricate network of canals around Suzhou. In summer, the late afternoon light provides high-contrast views of the karst mountains near Liuzhou.

Right Side Highlights
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Nanling Mountains

Fly over the rugged mountainous border regions between Guangxi, Hunan, and Jiangxi provinces.

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Poyang Lake

Depending on the specific airway, the southern reaches of China's largest freshwater lake may be visible in the distance.

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Hangzhou Bay

As the plane nears Shanghai, look for the massive Hangzhou Bay Bridge, one of the longest trans-oceanic bridges in the world.

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East China Sea

During the final approach into PVG, the aircraft often turns over the sea, providing views of shipping lanes and coastal infrastructure.

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Shanghai Disney Resort

On southern approaches to PVG, the Enchanted Storybook Castle and the park layout are clearly visible from the right side.

The right side is excellent for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the coastline and Hangzhou Bay. Keep an eye out for the distinct circular layout of the Shanghai Disney Resort during the final approach phase.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,444 km (897 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min

Departure: LZH (24.2075, 109.390999)

Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)

Route Type: Domestic

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