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PVG → KWE
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai) to Longdongbao Airport (Guiyang)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the famous Qiandao Lake islands and provides the most dramatic perspective of the Guizhou karst landscape during the descent into Guiyang.
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Hangzhou Bay Bridge
One of the longest trans-oceanic bridges in the world spanning the bay south of Shanghai.
Qiandao Lake
Also known as Thousand Island Lake, featuring turquoise waters dotted with lush green hilltops.
Wuyi Mountains
The northern edge of this UNESCO site offers views of jagged peaks and deep river valleys.
Xiang River Valley
The winding blue artery of Hunan province cutting through dense agricultural basins.
Guizhou Karst Peaks
Countless conical limestone hills that create the iconic 'forest of peaks' landscape unique to this region.
Sit on the left for the best light during afternoon flights (2 PM to 5 PM) to avoid direct sun glare while capturing the Guizhou karst formations. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes after takeoff for Qiandao Lake, as the plane usually passes directly south of it.
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Shanghai Pudong Skyline
Aerial views of the massive urban sprawl and the financial district during the initial climb.
Lake Taihu
A vast, shallow freshwater lake near Suzhou known for its unique limestone rocks and islands.
Yangtze River Bends
To the north, the mighty Yangtze can often be seen shimmering as it snakes through the plains.
Dongting Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, appearing as a massive silver sheet in the distance.
Western Hunan Highlands
Rugged, mist-covered mountains that transition the landscape from the plains to the plateau.
Morning flights are ideal for the right side to get clear, front-lit views of the Yangtze delta. If taking off to the north, this side provides the most iconic view of the Lujiazui skyscrapers before the plane turns southwest toward Guizhou.
Book Hotels in GuiyangDistance: 1,547 km (961 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 4 min
Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Arrival: KWE (26.53849983215332, 106.8010025024414)
Route Type: Domestic
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