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SHA → HDG
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (Shanghai) to Handan Airport (Handan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Yangtze River's massive infrastructure, several major freshwater lakes, and the distant silhouette of Mount Tai on clear days.
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Shanghai Skyline
Excellent views of the Puxi urban core and the distant Lujiazui towers during a standard northbound departure.
Yangtze River Arteries
Parallel views of the world's busiest inland waterway featuring massive container ships and bridges.
Hongze Lake
A sprawling view of China's fourth-largest freshwater lake located in Jiangsu Province.
Mount Tai
On clear days, the silhouette of the sacred Taishan mountain range can be seen far to the northeast.
Handan Urban Core
A clear view of the historic city center and the Congtai Park area during descent into HDG.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side, providing better lighting for photography. Look for the massive industrial complexes near Xuzhou. In winter, this side offers a better chance of seeing snow-dusted landscapes in northern Jiangsu and Shandong provinces.
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Shanghai Outskirts
Aerial view of the dense residential developments and industrial zones of Minhang and Qingpu districts.
Taihu Lake
Glancing views of the massive freshwater lake's northern shores near Wuxi and Changzhou.
Agricultural Patchwork
The intricate geometric patterns of small-scale farming plots across Anhui and Henan provinces.
Yellow River Bend
The winding path of the Huanghe (Yellow River) as the flight moves into northern China.
Handan South
The industrial and residential expansion of southern Handan during the final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the southern sun. This side is better for spotting the vast network of canals branching off the Grand Canal in the early stages of the flight. Watch for the dramatic shift from the green, watery landscape of the south to the dustier, brown-toned plains of the north.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 870 km (541 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: SHA (31.19790077209473, 121.33599853515624)
Arrival: HDG (36.5258333333, 114.425555556)
Route Type: Domestic
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