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PVG → HAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai) to Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of China's diverse inland geography, featuring the spectacular karst mountain formations of Guangxi and the winding Red River into Hanoi.
Shanghai Urban Sprawl
Uninterrupted views of the massive Puxi and Pudong districts if the flight path heads inland immediately.
Poyang Lake Basin
Views of China's largest freshwater lake and the surrounding fertile river plains of Jiangxi.
Guilin Karst Landscape
Iconic limestone peaks and jagged mountains of the Guangxi region, a highlight of the journey.
Red River Delta
A patchwork of vibrant green rice paddies and the silty Red River as the plane approaches Hanoi.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct sun while capturing the dramatic shadows over the Guilin karst formations. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes before landing for the best mountain views.
Hangzhou Bay
Aerial perspective of the massive bridge infrastructure and coastal mudflats shortly after takeoff.
Wuyi Mountains
Dense, subtropical forest peaks along the border of Fujian and Jiangxi provinces.
Pearl River Delta Edge
Distant views of the sprawling urban clusters of Guangdong province during mid-flight.
Gulf of Tonkin
The sparkling blue waters of the South China Sea as the flight crosses into Vietnamese airspace.
Choose the left side for morning departures to witness the sunrise over the Pacific coast. However, be prepared for significant glare during midday flights as the sun remains to the south for most of the route.
Distance: 1,937 km (1,204 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 35 min
Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Arrival: HAN (21.221200942993164, 105.80699920654295)
Route Type: International
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