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NRT → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Narita International Airport (Tokyo) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most iconic views of Japan's interior, including a high-altitude perspective of Mount Fuji and the snow-capped Japanese Alps before crossing the East China Sea.
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Tokyo Skyline
Unmatched views of the metropolitan sprawl, including the Tokyo Skytree and Shinjuku skyscrapers if visibility is high.
Mount Fuji
The northern face of Japan's most famous peak, usually visible 15 to 20 minutes after takeoff from Narita.
Japanese Alps
Dramatic views of the jagged, snow-covered peaks of central Honshu, particularly the Hida Mountains.
Lake Biwa
A clear view of Japan's largest freshwater lake and the surrounding Shiga prefecture.
Shanghai Pudong
During the descent, witness the massive scale of the Pudong industrial zones and the East China Sea coastline.
This is the premier side for photography. Morning flights offer the best lighting for Mount Fuji. In the autumn and winter, the visibility of the Alps is significantly better due to drier air. During the final approach into PVG, look for the distinct line where the Yangtze River's sediment-rich waters meet the blue sea.
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Tokyo Bay
Aerial view of the massive port infrastructure and the Boso Peninsula coastline during the initial ascent.
Izu Peninsula
Scenic views of the rugged volcanic coastline and the Sagami Bay area to the south of the flight path.
Shikoku Highlands
The mountainous terrain of Shikoku island is often visible as the plane crosses towards the sea.
East China Sea
A birds-eye view of one of the world's busiest shipping lanes near the Yangtze River delta.
Choose this side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind the aircraft, reducing glare. In the winter months, look for the sharp snow line on the southern Japanese mountain ranges. Keep an eye out for the Oshima volcanic island shortly after departure from Narita.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,796 km (1,116 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: International
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