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PVG → TPE
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a superior view of the Chinese coastline, the iconic Zhoushan Archipelago, and a more detailed perspective of the Western Taiwan coastline during the final approach into Taoyuan.
Shanghai Skyline
Depending on the departure path, catch a distant glimpse of the Lujiazui financial district towers shortly after takeoff.
Zhoushan Archipelago
Fly directly over hundreds of small, mountainous islands dotting the sea south of the Yangtze estuary.
Hangzhou Bay
View the massive scale of the Hangzhou Bay Bridge and the industrial coastal development of Zhejiang province.
Western Taiwan Coastline
A clear view of the Tamsui River mouth, the wetlands of Guandu, and the dense urban sprawl of the Greater Taipei area.
This is the 'land-view' side. For evening flights, you will be treated to a spectacular sunset over the Taiwan Strait. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing to capture the intricate patterns of the Zhoushan islands and the transition from sea to the fertile plains of Taiwan.
East China Sea
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue waters of the East China Sea during the mid-flight cruise.
Yangshan Deepwater Port
Spot the world's largest automated container terminal and the massive Donghai Bridge connecting it to the mainland.
Northern Taiwan Headlands
Dramatic views of the rugged cliffs and greenery of Taiwan's northernmost tip near Keelung as the plane turns for arrival.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. During the descent, look for the emerald green mountains of Northern Taiwan emerging from the ocean. This side is typically quieter visually until the final minutes of the flight.
Distance: 677 km (421 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min
Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Arrival: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)
Route Type: International
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