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PVG → YNT
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai) to Yantai Laishan Airport (Yantai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the sprawling urban density of Shanghai, the massive scale of the Yangtze River mouth, and the rolling hills of the Shandong Peninsula interior.
Shanghai Urban Core
Breathtaking views of the Pudong skyline and the winding Huangpu River immediately after takeoff from PVG.
Yangtze River Delta
Cross over the world's busiest waterway, observing the massive scale of the river as it meets the East China Sea.
Jiangsu Farmlands
The intricate patchwork of agricultural fields and water canals typical of the North China Plain.
Mount Huaguo Area
Spot the mystical peaks near Lianyungang, famous in Chinese mythology as the home of the Monkey King.
Shandong Hinterlands
As the plane descends, view the rugged, terraced hills that define the interior of the Shandong Peninsula.
Choose a window seat on the left for the best chance to see the Bund and Lujiazui skyscrapers if the flight path tracks west after takeoff. This side is also better for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun reflecting off the Yellow Sea.
Chongming Island
View the massive alluvial island at the mouth of the Yangtze, known for its wetlands and green forests.
Yellow Sea Shipping Lanes
Observe hundreds of cargo ships and fishing vessels dotting the blue waters of the Yellow Sea.
Qingdao Coastline
On clear days, the distant coastal curves of Qingdao and the peaks of Mount Lao are visible to the east.
Yantai Port
Detailed views of the industrial northern coast and the busy maritime infrastructure of Yantai during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the sea. During the approach into Yantai, look for the transition from the deep blue of the Yellow Sea to the golden beaches of the northern peninsula.
Distance: 697 km (433 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 10 min
Departure: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Arrival: YNT (37.40169906616211, 121.37200164794922)
Route Type: Domestic
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