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MUC → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Munich Airport (Munich) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior variety of geographic features, including an immediate view of the Alps after takeoff and the dramatic mountain ranges of Central Asia during the cruise phase.
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The Alps
Stunning snow-capped peaks of the Bavarian and Austrian Alps shortly after departure from Munich.
Danube River
Bird's-eye view of Europe's second-longest river winding through Central and Eastern Europe.
Tian Shan Range
The 'Celestial Mountains' of Central Asia, featuring jagged 7,000-meter peaks and glaciers.
Gobi Desert
Striking aerial patterns of sand dunes and rocky plateaus across Southern Mongolia and Northern China.
Yellow River
The iconic silty-brown curves of the Huanghe as it snakes through the Loess Plateau.
Shanghai Skyline
If the approach pattern permits, spectacular views of the Lujiazui skyscrapers and the Bund.
Sit on the right for the most dramatic terrain changes. For flights departing Munich in the afternoon, the Alps will be perfectly lit by the late sun. As you head east, you will experience a shorter night; be ready for a spectacular sunrise over the Central Asian deserts. Note that current southern flight corridors (avoiding Russian airspace) make the right side even more scenic as it passes closer to the Caucasus and Himalayas.
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Siberian Taiga
Vast stretches of the world's largest coniferous forest system stretching across the horizon.
Lake Baikal
The world's deepest freshwater lake, visible as a massive blue crescent on northern flight paths.
Mongolian Steppe
Infinite rolling grasslands and remote nomadic territories visible as the flight enters East Asia.
Northern Hubs
Occasional views of major Eurasian cities like Warsaw or Moscow depending on the specific corridor.
Yangtze Delta
The massive industrial and shipping infrastructure of the Yangtze River mouth during the final descent.
The left side is ideal for passengers who prefer softer lighting and want to avoid direct sun glare. On overnight flights, this side offers the best chance to see the Aurora Borealis during winter months if the path goes sufficiently north. It provides a more consistent, peaceful view of the vast northern wilderness.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 8,778 km (5,454 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 20 min
Departure: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: International
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