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PVG → NDG
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai) to Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport (Qiqihar)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of coastal panoramas, maritime activity over the Bohai Sea, and clear views of the Liaodong Peninsula before descending into the vast plains of the Northeast.
Yangtze River Mouth
The massive scale of the Yangtze estuary where the muddy river water meets the blue East China Sea.
Shandong Coastline
Sweeping views of the rugged cliffs and sandy beaches near Qingdao and Weihai.
Bohai Sea Crossing
Watch for massive cargo ships and oil rigs dotting the water while crossing the Bohai Gulf.
Dalian & Liaodong
Clear views of the urban skyline and mountainous terrain of the Liaodong Peninsula.
Nen River Meanders
The winding, serpent-like path of the Nen River as it flows through the Heilongjiang province.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Yellow Sea. During the Bohai Sea crossing, visibility is often higher than over land due to less industrial haze. Look for the massive wind farms along the coastline of Hebei and Liaoning provinces.
Shanghai Megacity
Aerial view of the sprawling Pudong district and the dense urban grid of Shanghai during initial climb.
Jiangsu Water Network
The intricate silver threads of the Grand Canal and numerous lakes across the northern Jiangsu plains.
Taihang Foothills
Distal views of the rising terrain as the flight bypasses the North China Plain towards the western corridor.
Zhalong Nature Reserve
A stunning view of the world-famous crane sanctuary's wetlands during the final approach to Qiqihar.
Songnen Plain
The vast, geometric patterns of Northeast China's 'Black Earth' agricultural heartland.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to minimize harsh sunlight. In winter, the snow-covered wetlands of Zhalong are particularly striking on the descent. Keep an eye out for the distinct transition from the green Yangtze delta to the golden northern plains.
Distance: 1,799 km (1,118 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Arrival: NDG (47.239601135253906, 123.91799926757812)
Route Type: Domestic
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