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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior coastal panorama, featuring the lush shores of Hainan Island, the intricate Fujian coastline, and a spectacular water-based approach into Shanghai Pudong over the East China Sea.

Right Side Highlights
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South China Sea

Deep blue oceanic views dotted with international shipping vessels traversing one of the world's busiest maritime corridors.

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Hainan Island

The eastern tropical coastline of Hainan, featuring sandy beaches and the high-end resorts of Sanya and Boao.

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Xiamen Archipelago

A detailed look at the complex island geography and busy ports of Xiamen and the surrounding Fujian coast.

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Donghai Bridge

A rare aerial perspective of the 32km bridge connecting mainland China to the Yangshan Deepwater Port in the East China Sea.

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Yangtze River Estuary

The dramatic meeting point of the brown Yangtze silt and the blue East China Sea as you approach Pudong Airport.

The right side is ideal for maritime enthusiasts. During landing at PVG, planes often approach from the sea; sit here to see the massive wind farms and the world's largest container ports. For photography, a midday flight offers the best turquoise water colors around Hainan and Xiamen.

Left Side Highlights
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Mekong River Basin

Aerial views of the winding Mekong River and the expansive agricultural plains surrounding Phnom Penh shortly after takeoff.

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Annamite Range

The rugged, forest-covered mountains forming the border between Laos and Vietnam, often shrouded in morning mist.

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Da Nang & Central Vietnam

Clear views of the Son Tra Peninsula and the crescent-shaped bays of the central Vietnamese coastline.

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Wuyi Mountains

As you move into Southern China, the terrain turns into dramatic, lush green peak clusters typical of the Fujian province.

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Shanghai Urban Sprawl

On the final descent, catch the massive scale of the Yangtze River Delta's urbanization and potentially the distant city skyline.

Choose the left side for terrestrial views, particularly the mountainous terrain of interior Southern China. Morning flights provide excellent soft lighting over the Annamite Range, while evening flights might catch the city lights of the Yangtze Delta during the descent.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,790 km (1,734 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 43 min

Departure: PNH (11.546600341796877, 104.84400177001952)

Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)

Route Type: International

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