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NAO → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanchong Airport (Nanchong) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic geographic transition, featuring the rugged exit from the Sichuan Basin and a superior view of the Yangtze River estuary and Chongming Island upon arrival.
Daba Mountains
Rugged and mist-covered peaks as the flight leaves the Sichuan Basin toward Central China.
Danjiangkou Reservoir
A massive, clear blue reservoir in Hubei, serving as the source for the South-to-North Water Diversion Project.
Hefei Urban Area
The rapidly expanding capital of Anhui Province, visible as a dense cluster of high-rises and tech parks.
Yangtze River Estuary
The dramatic meeting point where the Yangtze's sediment-rich waters merge with the East China Sea.
Chongming Island
The world's largest alluvial island, featuring neatly gridded agricultural fields and wetlands during final descent.
Book an early morning flight for soft, front-lit views of the Sichuan mountains. On descent into PVG, watch for the clear color boundary in the water where the river meets the sea. Avoid midday flights if possible to reduce haze interference over the industrial regions of Anhui and Jiangsu.
Yangtze River Path
Frequent sightings of the main artery of China, often filled with cargo barges and intricate meanders.
Wuhan Metropolitan Area
Views of the sprawling 'Three Towns of Wuhan' and the iconic bridges crossing the Yangtze.
Taihu Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, surrounded by the dense urban sprawl of Wuxi and Suzhou.
Shanghai Skyline
Depending on the landing pattern, a glimpse of the Lujiazui financial district and the Oriental Pearl Tower.
Waigaoqiao Port
One of the world's busiest container terminals, visible just before touchdown at Pudong.
Evening flights provide a spectacular view of the 'necklace' of lights along the Yangtze River Delta, the most illuminated region in China. If the plane approaches PVG from the south, the right side will offer the best views of the Shanghai city center and the Bund.
Distance: 1,491 km (926 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min
Departure: NAO (30.79545, 106.1626)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: Domestic
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