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PVG → NAO
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai) to Nanchong Airport (Nanchong)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a superior perspective of the Yangtze River's northern bank and offers the highest probability of spotting the massive Three Gorges Dam and Taihu Lake.
Taihu Lake
Early in the flight, see the vast circular expanse of Taihu Lake, famous for its islands and the city of Suzhou.
Yangtze River Meanders
Spectacular views of the 'Golden Waterway' as it winds through the central provinces of Anhui and Hubei.
Three Gorges Dam
Depending on the specific ATC routing, the world's largest hydroelectric dam is often visible to the north near Yichang.
Daba Mountains
Fly over the rugged northern peaks that form a natural barrier between the Shaanxi and Sichuan provinces.
Jialing River
During the descent into Nanchong, watch the winding Jialing River carve through the hilly landscape of the Sichuan basin.
The Right Side is the 'river side' for much of this route. Keep your camera ready about two-thirds of the way through the flight for the Three Gorges area. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for this side as the sun moves south, illuminating the northern river banks and mountain faces.
Shanghai Pudong Skyline
Catch a glimpse of the Lujiazui financial district and the winding Huangpu River immediately after takeoff from PVG.
Hangzhou Bay North
Views of the vast estuary and the northern sections of the massive sea-crossing bridges.
Poyang Lake Basin
Observe the expansive wetlands and water networks of China's largest freshwater lake system from a distance.
Wuhan Cityscape
Aerial view of the southern urban sprawl and the major bridges connecting the Wuchang and Hanyang districts.
Sichuan Basin Rim
Dramatic transition from the flat central plains to the rugged, mist-covered mountains of the eastern Sichuan basin.
Choose the Left Side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. This side is better for viewing the initial climb over Shanghai's coastal infrastructure. Watch for the sharp contrast in terrain about 90 minutes into the flight as you enter the Sichuan province.
Distance: 1,491 km (926 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min
Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Arrival: NAO (30.79545, 106.1626)
Route Type: Domestic
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