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PVG → TSN
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai) to Tianjin Binhai International Airport (Tianjin)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more varied landscape, featuring the Yangtze River estuary, the intricate canal networks of Jiangsu, and a better angle for the Tianjin city skyline upon arrival.
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Lujiazui Financial District
Aerial view of the Oriental Pearl Tower and Pudong skyscrapers shortly after takeoff from PVG.
Yangtze River Delta
Observation of the massive river mouth and the complex bridge systems connecting Shanghai and Nantong.
Jiangsu Waterlands
A mesmerizing patchwork of agricultural fields and ancient canal systems throughout the Jiangsu province.
Mount Huaguo
Scenic mountain peaks near Lianyungang, famously known as the legendary home of the Monkey King.
Tianjin Cityscape
Dense urban architecture and the winding path of the Hai River during the final descent stages.
Seat yourself on the left for the best chance to see the Shanghai skyline if the wind dictates a northward takeoff. This side avoids direct solar glare during afternoon flights. Watch for the distinct silt line in the water where the sediment-heavy Yangtze meets the East China Sea.
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Chongming Island
The world's largest alluvial island featuring extensive wetlands and forests visible right after departure.
Yellow Sea Wind Farms
Vast arrays of offshore wind turbines standing in the shallow coastal waters of the Yellow Sea.
Port of Tianjin
One of the world's largest man-made ports, offering an incredible scale of container ships and cranes.
Bohai Gulf
The deep blue expanse of the innermost gulf of the Yellow Sea as the plane crosses into northern China.
Binhai New Area
The futuristic industrial and financial hub of Tianjin's coastal district visible during arrival.
The right side is superior for maritime enthusiasts; the Port of Tianjin is a massive spectacle of logistics. Morning flights offer beautiful sunrises over the water. Look for the vast geometric salt evaporation ponds and coastal wind farms during the final 15 minutes of the flight.
Book Hotels in TianjinDistance: 975 km (606 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Arrival: TSN (39.1244010925, 117.346000671)
Route Type: Domestic
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