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PVG → KIX
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai) to Kansai International Airport (Osaka)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Japanese archipelago's southern coastline, including the rugged Shikoku mountains and a spectacular perspective of the artificial island of Kansai International Airport during the final approach.
Kyushu Mountains
Distal views of the volcanic peaks of Kyushu, including the Aso region, visible across the sea.
Shikoku Ranges
Stunning aerial views of the high, forested ridges of Shikoku Island, particularly the Ishizuchi range.
Pacific Horizon
Expansive views of the deep blue Pacific Ocean contrasting with the white surf of the Japanese coast.
KIX Artificial Island
A prime view of the world's first ocean-built airport island and the Sky Gate Bridge R connecting it to the mainland.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind you or to the south. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the dramatic turn into Osaka Bay, which provides a full view of the airport's unique engineering.
Yangtze River Delta
Extensive views of the muddy yellow waters meeting the blue East China Sea as you depart Shanghai.
Jeju Island
Depending on the specific airway, the southern coast of South Korea's Jeju Island is often visible to the north.
Seto Inland Sea
Glimpses of the many small islands and bridges connecting Honshu and Shikoku during the descent.
Osaka & Kobe Skyline
A panoramic view of the Hanshin industrial zone and the dense urban sprawl of the Kansai region.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and for better views of the northern islands in the Seto Inland Sea. It is also the side to see the Korean Peninsula's southernmost islands if the path drifts north.
Distance: 1,307 km (812 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 45 min
Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Arrival: KIX (34.42729949951172, 135.24400329589844)
Route Type: International
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