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PVG → ACX
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai) to Xingyi Airport (Xingyi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the iconic Shanghai skyline upon departure and the world-renowned Wanfenglin Karst peaks during the descent into Xingyi.
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Shanghai Skyline
Direct views of the Lujiazui financial district, including the Shanghai Tower and Oriental Pearl Tower, depending on the departure path.
Poyang Lake
The vast expanse of China's largest freshwater lake, featuring unique wetland patterns and river systems in Jiangxi.
Wanfenglin Karst
The breathtaking 'Forest of Ten Thousand Peaks,' a surreal landscape of thousands of limestone cones surrounding Xingyi.
Yangtze Delta Network
The intricate web of canals, rivers, and dense urban clusters that define the region surrounding Shanghai.
The right side is the prime choice for seeing the Wanfenglin peaks during the final approach. For afternoon flights, the sun will be on the opposite side, providing perfect lighting for photography of the limestone formations. If the flight departs PVG towards the west, the Shanghai skyline view is spectacular.
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Pudong Coastline
Expansive views of the East China Sea and the massive container ship traffic near the Yangtze mouth.
Nanling Mountains
Rugged, mist-covered green ridges crossing the borders of Jiangxi and Hunan provinces.
Maling River Canyon
A deep, dramatic fissure in the earth known as 'the most beautiful scar' visible just before landing.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side provides a better perspective of the deep river gorges and high-altitude bridges of the Guizhou plateau during the final third of the flight. Watch for the Beipan River valley roughly 20 minutes before arrival.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,782 km (1,107 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 23 min
Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Arrival: ACX (25.0863888889, 104.959444444)
Route Type: Domestic
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