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MFM → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Macau International Airport (Macau) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of China's vibrant southeastern coastline, featuring dense urban clusters, major river deltas, and the rugged mountains of Fujian and Zhejiang provinces.
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Macau Skyline & Cotai Strip
Aerial view of the 'Las Vegas of Asia' immediately after takeoff, showcasing world-class resort architecture.
Pearl River Delta
The intricate network of waterways and the massive industrial hubs connecting Macau, Zhuhai, and Zhongshan.
Xiamen & Gulangyu Island
A clear view of the scenic coastal city of Xiamen and the UNESCO-listed pedestrian-only Gulangyu Island.
Fujian Mountain Ranges
The lush, rolling green peaks of the Wuyi and Daiyun mountains stretching along the interior.
Fuzhou Urban Center
The sprawling capital of Fujian province situated along the banks of the Min River.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge
As the plane begins its descent, look for one of the world's longest trans-oceanic bridges.
For afternoon flights, sitting on the left side avoids direct glare from the sun, making photography of the Fujian coastline much easier. Keep your camera ready during the first 10 minutes of flight for Macau's unique urban density. During summer, look for cumulus cloud formations over the inland mountains which provide dramatic depth to the landscape.
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An incredible view of the world's longest sea-crossing bridge stretching across the Lingdingyang channel.
Taiwan Strait
The vast, deep blue waters of the strait separating mainland China from Taiwan.
Zhoushan Archipelago
A cluster of over 1,000 islands at the mouth of Hangzhou Bay, featuring major shipping lanes and busy ports.
Offshore Wind Farms
Large-scale renewable energy installations visible in the shallow waters of the East China Sea.
Yangtze River Estuary
Observe the dramatic color change where the silt-heavy yellow water of the Yangtze meets the blue sea.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Pacific horizon. It is also the best side for viewing the approach into PVG if the flight path takes you over the East China Sea, offering a perspective of the massive container ships entering the Port of Shanghai. Note that visibility over the sea can sometimes be limited by coastal haze or mist.
Book Hotels in ShanghaiDistance: 1,290 km (802 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 43 min
Departure: MFM (22.149599, 113.592003)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: International
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