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SEA → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the 'Ring of Fire,' featuring the dramatic glaciers of the Alaskan panhandle and the spectacular volcanic peaks of the Kamchatka Peninsula.
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Alaskan Glaciers
Stunning views of the Tongass National Forest and the massive ice fields of the Alaskan coast.
Kamchatka Volcanoes
Perfectly conical active volcanoes like Klyuchevskaya Sopka visible during the transpacific crossing.
Kuril Islands
A chain of remote, volcanic islands stretching between Russia and Japan.
Hokkaido Coastline
The northernmost reaches of Japan often appear as the flight begins its southward turn toward China.
Pudong Skyline
Possible distant views of the Lujiazui financial district towers during the final descent into PVG.
The right side is the definitive choice for scenery lovers. Watch for the Alaskan panhandle roughly 1.5 to 2 hours into the flight. The Kamchatka volcanoes appear approximately 7-8 hours in; ensure your window shade is open for these high-latitude landmarks, which are best seen in the clear, thin air of the upper atmosphere.
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Olympic Mountains
Aerial views of the rugged, snow-capped peaks of Olympic National Park shortly after departure.
North Pacific Ocean
Expansive views of the deep blue high-latitude waters and dramatic weather fronts.
Yangtze River Delta
The massive scale of one of the world's busiest shipping lanes as you approach the Chinese coast.
Choose the left side if you prefer a view of the sunset when flying westbound during the afternoon. While largely ocean-heavy, the approach into PVG from the north can sometimes offer a glimpse of the Shanghai coastline and the Donghai Bridge depending on the arrival pattern.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 9,188 km (5,709 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 49 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: International
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