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PVG → HDG
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai) to Handan Airport (Handan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Yangtze River estuary, the historic Grand Canal, and the dramatic crossing of the sediment-rich Yellow River before descending into the North China Plain.
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Chongming Island
The world's largest estuarine alluvial island, visible at the mouth of the Yangtze River.
The Grand Canal
The ancient UNESCO World Heritage waterway cutting north-south through the Jiangsu landscape.
Xuzhou Hills
Unusual rocky outcrops and low-lying hills that break the monotony of the surrounding flat plains.
The Yellow River
A spectacular view of the 'Mother River' of China, notable for its distinctive silty, yellow-brown hue.
Handan Industry
Significant industrial infrastructure and steel plants visible on the approach to Handan Airport.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the sun. Pay close attention approximately 45-60 minutes into the flight for the crossing of the Yellow River. Visibility is best in autumn when the air over the North China Plain is clearest.
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Shanghai Urban Core
Panoramic views of the Lujiazui skyline and the winding Huangpu River shortly after takeoff.
Lake Taihu
A glimpse of the shimmering waters of China's third-largest freshwater lake to the southwest.
Nanjing Metropolis
Distal views of the historic capital of Jiangsu and its sprawling suburban development.
Henan Farmlands
A vast patchwork of geometric agricultural fields that define the Central Plains of China.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to enjoy better lighting on the Shanghai skyline without direct solar glare. Keep an eye out for the dense network of canals in the Yangtze Delta region during the first 20 minutes of flight.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 907 km (564 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Arrival: HDG (36.5258333333, 114.425555556)
Route Type: Domestic
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