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PVG → MFM
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai) to Macau International Airport (Macau)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular vistas of the East China Sea coastline, numerous islands of the Zhoushan archipelago, and a superior view of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge during the descent into the Pearl River Delta.
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Zhoushan Archipelago
A stunning collection of hundreds of islands scattered across the East China Sea shortly after takeoff.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge
The massive S-shaped trans-oceanic bridge spanning the bay between Jiaxing and Ningbo.
Xiamen Coastal View
Clear views of Xiamen Island and the surrounding turquoise waters of the Fujian coast.
Hong Kong Skyline
As the plane descends, catch the dense skyscraper clusters of Lantau Island and the New Territories.
HZMB Bridge
An unparalleled view of the 55km Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge snaking across the Pearl River.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh western sun and get the best light on the coastline. Look out for the massive cargo ships entering the Yangtze estuary shortly after departure from PVG. During the final approach to MFM, this side usually offers a better look at the man-made islands of the HZMB bridge.
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Shanghai Urban Sprawl
On departure, view the vast industrial and residential landscape of the Pudong district.
Fujian Highlands
Rolling green hills and the rugged peaks of the Wuyi mountain range visible in the distance.
Shenzhen Skyline
The massive urban density and tall towers of Shenzhen as the flight enters the Pearl River Delta.
Macau Peninsula
A close-up view of the iconic Grand Lisboa and the historic center if landing from the north.
Cotai Strip
Glimpses of the massive integrated resorts and casinos just before touching down at the airport.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun over the ocean. It provides better views of the inland topography and the dense urbanization of the Pearl River Delta landmass. If the flight approaches MFM from the west, this side offers the most intimate views of the Macau casino district's architecture.
Book Hotels in MacauDistance: 1,290 km (802 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 43 min
Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Arrival: MFM (22.149599, 113.592003)
Route Type: International
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