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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is superior primarily for the high probability of viewing Lake Baikal and the stunning expanse of the Siberian wilderness, coupled with an excellent view of the Alps shortly after takeoff from Milan.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Swiss and Austrian Alps

Breathtaking views of high-altitude snow-capped peaks and glaciers shortly after departure from MXP.

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Lake Baikal

The world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake, offering a spectacular crescent-shaped vista in southern Siberia.

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Siberian Taiga

Endless stretches of dense coniferous forests and winding river systems across the Russian interior.

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Mongolian Steppe

Vast, rolling grasslands and remote nomadic regions visible as the flight crosses the Mongolian border.

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Northeast China Urban Clusters

Dense urban grids and industrial centers as the flight enters Chinese airspace from the north.

Early departure from MXP offers the best lighting for the Alps. Keep your window shade open about 6-7 hours into the flight to spot Lake Baikal; it is the most iconic landmark on this route. In winter months, look for the Aurora Borealis over the Russian wilderness if the flight path tracks far enough north during the night.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Dolomite Mountains

Distinctive limestone formations and jagged peaks of the Italian Dolomites during the initial climb.

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Gobi Desert

Stunning orange-hued sand dunes and rocky plateaus stretching across southern Mongolia and northern China.

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Yellow River (Huang He)

The massive, silt-heavy river visible as it snakes through the Loess Plateau toward the sea.

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North China Plain

A patchwork of agricultural fields and incredibly dense human settlements leading toward the coast.

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Yangtze River Delta

The sprawling megacities and intricate canal networks surrounding the final approach into Shanghai.

The right side offers excellent views of the Gobi Desert’s unique geology. During the descent into PVG, you may see the Donghai Bridge—one of the longest cross-sea bridges in the world—if the approach comes from the south or east over the East China Sea.

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Route Information

Distance: 9,144 km (5,682 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 45 min

Departure: MXP (45.6306, 8.728110000000001)

Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)

Route Type: International

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