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LZO → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Luzhou Airport (Luzhou) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the major urban skylines along the Yangtze corridor, including Wuhan and Nanjing, while providing views of the northern mountain ranges and the final approach into the heart of Shanghai's development.
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Daba Mountains
Aerial views of the rugged, mist-covered peaks that border the Sichuan Basin to the north shortly after takeoff.
Wuhan Metropolitan Area
A clear view of the 'Chicago of the East,' featuring the confluence of the Yangtze and Han rivers and its many bridges.
Purple Mountain
The green lung of Nanjing, visible alongside the historic city walls and the modern skyline of the former capital.
Suzhou Water Towns
The intricate network of ancient canals and modern industrial parks that define the southern Jiangsu landscape.
Pudong Skyscrapers
Depending on the landing pattern, a dramatic view of the Shanghai Tower and the Lujiazui financial district during the descent.
Book an afternoon flight on the left side to avoid the harsh southern sun and witness the Yangtze cities illuminate as dusk approaches. This side is particularly rewarding during the winter months when the air over the eastern plains is often clearer, offering better visibility of the Nanjing-Shanghai urban sprawl.
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Yangtze River Bends
Spectacular views of the massive river as it winds and loops through the central Chinese plains.
Dabie Mountains
Rolling forested ridges and remote reservoirs located south of the main flight path over Anhui province.
Poyang Lake Horizon
On clear days, the shimmering surface of China's largest freshwater lake is visible far to the south.
Hangzhou Bay
Glimpses of the massive bridges and the mudflats where the Qiantang River enters the East China Sea.
Shanghai Coastline
A view of the busy shipping lanes and the massive container terminals that make PVG one of the world's busiest hubs.
Choose the right side for morning departures to have the sun behind you, highlighting the reflective surface of the Yangtze River. This side is ideal for photographers interested in the geometric patterns of the fish ponds and agricultural plots in the Jiangnan region just before landing at Pudong.
Book Hotels in ShanghaiDistance: 1,599 km (994 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min
Departure: LZO (28.85219955444336, 105.39299774169922)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: Domestic
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