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PVG → MIG
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai) to Mianyang Airport (Mianyang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Yangtze River estuary upon departure and the dramatic transition from the central plains into the jagged Daba and Min Mountain ranges near Sichuan.
Chongming Island
The massive alluvial island at the mouth of the Yangtze River visible shortly after takeoff.
Lake Taihu
The sprawling freshwater lake near Suzhou, famous for its cultural and natural beauty.
Dabie Mountains
Rugged, forested ridges that define the geography of central China's Anhui and Hubei provinces.
Wuhan Bridges
Multiple massive spans across the Yangtze as the flight passes over northern Wuhan.
Daba Mountains
Sharp, high-altitude peaks that mark the dramatic entrance into the Sichuan province.
Min Mountain Range
In clear weather, the snow-capped peaks of the eastern Tibetan Plateau are visible to the northwest during descent.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the terrain fully illuminated. Keep your camera ready as you approach Mianyang; the transition from the Daba Mountains into the Sichuan Basin is one of the most scenic geographic shifts in China.
Shanghai Skyline
Aerial perspective of Lujiazui and the Huangpu River during initial ascent from PVG.
Poyang Lake
Distances views of China's largest freshwater lake and its surrounding wetlands.
Three Gorges Region
Glimpses of the mountainous terrain where the Yangtze carves through the Wu Mountains.
Chongqing Periphery
The dense urban sprawl and rolling hills of the eastern Sichuan Basin.
Sichuan Basin Greenery
Detailed views of the terraced farming and misty river valleys during final descent.
Select the left side for evening flights to enjoy the sunset over the horizon without direct sun glare for most of the route. This side is also better for spotting the winding course of the southern Yangtze River tributaries.
Distance: 1,620 km (1,007 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min
Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Arrival: MIG (31.4281005859375, 104.74099731445312)
Route Type: Domestic
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