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SGN → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers superior views of the Vietnamese coastline and the rugged, mountainous eastern edge of mainland China, including glimpses of major urban centers and the Hainan landscape.
Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta
Immediately after takeoff, witness the sprawling urban density of HCMC and the beginning of the lush Mekong network.
Nha Trang & Central Coast
Clear views of the white-sand bays and turquoise waters as the flight tracks north along the Vietnamese shore.
Hainan Island Interior
Glimpses of the dense forests and central mountains of China's southernmost province, Hainan.
Pearl River Delta
If flying at night, the massive light clusters of Hong Kong and Shenzhen are often visible in the distance.
Fujian Coastline
Intricate networks of bays, inlets, and rocky peninsulas near Xiamen and Fuzhou.
Shanghai Skyline Approach
During specific western approaches to PVG, the Lujiazui skyscrapers including the Shanghai Tower may be visible.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. Daytime flights provide the best view of the Vietnamese coast, while evening flights offer a spectacular light show over the industrial hubs of Southeast China. Watch for the dramatic transition from the tropical South to the temperate Yangtze Delta.
South China Sea
Vast expanses of deep blue waters often dotted with international cargo ships and fishing fleets.
Paracel Islands
On clear days and specific flight paths, tiny coral atolls and remote islets can be spotted in the distance.
Taiwan Strait Sunrise/Sunset
Stunning horizon views, especially during early morning or late afternoon flights over the strait.
Donghai Bridge
The massive 32km cross-sea bridge connecting mainland Shanghai to the Yangshan Deepwater Port.
Yangshan Deepwater Port
A bird's-eye view of one of the world's largest and most automated container terminals.
The right side is ideal for sunrise views on early morning flights heading north. It provides the best perspective of Shanghai's massive maritime infrastructure during the final descent into Pudong. Keep an eye out for the distinct geometric patterns of the wind farms located in the East China Sea near the coastline.
Distance: 2,746 km (1,706 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 40 min
Departure: SGN (10.8187999725, 106.652000427)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: International
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