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PVG → NGS
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai) to Nagasaki Airport (Nagasaki)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the southern Goto Islands chain and a stunning approach over the calm waters of Omura Bay towards the island-based airport.
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Nanhui New City
View the perfectly circular Dishui Lake and the futuristic urban planning of Shanghai's southeastern tip.
Donghai Bridge
A distant view of the 32km cross-sea bridge connecting the mainland to the Yangshan Deepwater Port.
Fukue-jima
The largest of the Goto Islands, featuring beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise coastal waters.
Mount Unzen
On clear days, the massive volcanic peaks of the Shimabara Peninsula are visible in the distance to the southeast.
Omura Bay
A breathtaking view as the plane flies over the enclosed bay to land on the artificial island of Nagasaki Airport.
The right side is ideal for the 'island hopping' feel as you approach Japan. For afternoon flights, the lighting on the Japanese islands is spectacular. Watch for the dramatic descent over the Kujukushima (99 Islands) area which often appears on this side during specific approach patterns. Keep your camera ready for the final 3 minutes before touchdown on the water-bound runway.
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Yangtze River Estuary
Witness the massive sediment plumes from the Yangtze River creating a sharp color contrast with the East China Sea.
Chongming Island
A clear view of the world's largest alluvial island, showing its unique agricultural grid and wetlands.
Shipping Corridors
Observe one of the world's densest maritime traffic zones with hundreds of cargo ships queued for Shanghai Port.
Northern Goto Islands
Dramatic views of the rugged, emerald-green volcanic peaks of the northern Goto archipelago.
Saikai Bridges
Look for the iconic bridges connecting the Nagasaki mainland to its satellite islands during the descent.
Sit on the left if you are interested in the scale of Shanghai's industrial maritime power. The view of the Yangtze mouth is best in the first 15 minutes. For morning flights, this side will have better lighting as the sun is to the south.
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Get eSIMs for JapanDistance: 789 km (490 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Arrival: NGS (32.916900634799994, 129.914001465)
Route Type: International
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