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MIG → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Mianyang Airport (Mianyang) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for tracking the meandering Yangtze River and provides the most dramatic views of the Shanghai skyline and coastal geography during the final descent.
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Mianyang Science City
Aerial views of the Fujiang River and the city's urban layout immediately after takeoff.
Yangtze River Meanders
Spectacular views of the river's winding path through the central plains of Hubei.
Wuhan Metropolis
A bird's-eye view of the dense urban sprawl and the iconic bridges crossing the Yangtze.
Hangzhou Bay
The distinct silt-colored waters of the bay and the distant silhouette of the sea-crossing bridge.
Lujiazui Skyline
The iconic Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai's tallest skyscrapers during the PVG approach.
Choose a seat behind the wing for unobstructed views of the Yangtze. For evening flights, the sunset reflects beautifully off the river and the glass towers of Shanghai's Pudong district.
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Qinling Foothills
Distant views of the northern mountain range that divides North and South China.
Dabie Mountains
Dense green ridges and valleys spanning the border of Hubei and Anhui provinces.
Lake Chao
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, visible as a vast silver expanse near Hefei.
Suzhou Canals
The intricate network of waterways and modern urban development of the 'Venice of the East'.
Yangtze River Delta
A sprawling landscape of industrial ports and massive cargo ships entering the estuary.
On morning flights, this side receives direct sunlight, which can be bright; use the window shade as needed. It is the better side for viewing the northern industrial clusters of the Yangtze Delta.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,620 km (1,007 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min
Departure: MIG (31.4281005859375, 104.74099731445312)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: Domestic
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