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PVG → BHY
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai) to Beihai Airport (Beihai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side provides a superior mix of coastal departure views over the East China Sea and a scenic arrival overlooking the Gulf of Tonkin (Beibu Gulf).
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Pudong Coastline
Dramatic views of the Shanghai port infrastructure and the coastline as you depart PVG.
Qiantang River Estuary
The massive mouth of the Qiantang River where it meets the sea, famous for its tidal bores.
Nanling Mountain Range
Aerial perspectives of the rugged, forested peaks along the border of Jiangxi and Guangdong provinces.
Gulf of Tonkin
Beautiful views of the turquoise waters of the Beibu Gulf during the final descent into Beihai.
Silver Beach Coastline
Possible views of the famous white sand beaches and resorts of Beihai just before touchdown.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare while seeing the coast. This side is prime for capturing the contrast between the industrial ports of Shanghai and the tropical waters of Guangxi. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight for coastal shots.
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Hangzhou Bay Bridge
One of the longest trans-oceanic bridges in the world, stretching across the bay to the west.
Wuyi Mountains
Distant views of the iconic granite peaks and lush greenery of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Jiangxi River Systems
Winding inland rivers and terraced agricultural landscapes throughout central-southern China.
Beihai Northern Districts
Views of the urban development and Hepu County farmlands as the plane aligns with the runway.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights (departing 2 PM or later) to avoid the sun's glare. It offers better views of China's inland mountainous terrain and the massive civil engineering feat of the Hangzhou Bay Bridge shortly after takeoff from PVG.
Book Hotels in BeihaiDistance: 1,639 km (1,018 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 11 min
Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Arrival: BHY (21.5394, 109.293999)
Route Type: Domestic
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