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PVG → DEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular, prolonged view of the Himalayan mountain range and the dramatic high-altitude terrain of the Tibetan Plateau.
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Yangtze River Basin
The massive winding path of the Yangtze River as it cuts through central China.
Hengduan Mountains
Stunning vertical relief and deep canyons of the mountains in Western Sichuan and Yunnan.
Tibetan Plateau
The vast, desolate beauty of the Roof of the World, featuring high-altitude lakes and glaciers.
The Great Himalayas
A breathtaking panoramic view of the world's highest peaks stretching across Bhutan and Nepal.
Mount Everest
On clear days, the iconic pyramid of Everest can be spotted protruding above the clouds.
Kathmandu Valley
The historic urban cluster of Kathmandu surrounded by massive mountain walls as you bypass Nepal.
This is the premier side for this route. Aim for a morning departure for the clearest views of the Himalayas before afternoon clouds form. Ensure you have a window seat clear of the wing, ideally in the front or rear third of the cabin, to capture the scale of the mountains. Bring a polarized filter for your camera to cut through high-altitude haze.
Book Hotels in DelhiShanghai Megacity
The sprawling urban landscape of Pudong and the Huangpu River visible shortly after departure.
Southern China Highlands
The verdant, rolling hills of Zhejiang and Jiangxi provinces during the first half of the flight.
Ganges Delta
The complex web of rivers and lush greenery as the flight enters the Indian subcontinent via Bangladesh.
Sundarbans Fringe
Potential distant views of the world's largest mangrove forest area along the coast.
Choose this side for softer lighting during afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It is also the better side for viewing the dense river networks of the Bengal region during the descent into the Indian subcontinent.
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Get eSIMs for IndiaDistance: 4,291 km (2,666 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 3 min
Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Arrival: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Route Type: International
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