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SHA → HIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (Shanghai) to Lianshui Airport (Huai An)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior vistas of the Shanghai urban skyline during the initial ascent and a clear view of the massive Yangtze River and Gaoyou Lake during the cruise and descent phases.
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Shanghai Skyline
Distant views of the Lujiazui financial district towers (including the Shanghai Tower) as the plane climbs North.
Yangtze River Crossing
A spectacular view of the world's third-longest river, bustling with cargo ships and massive infrastructure bridges.
Gaoyou Lake
A vast freshwater lake that dominates the landscape as you approach the halfway point of the journey.
Huai'an Rural Tapestry
The intricate network of canals and small villages that define the Huai River basin geography.
Sit on the right for the best chance to see the Yangtze River's scale. For late afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you, providing perfect lighting for photography of the water features and the distant Shanghai skyline. Watch for the Gaoyou Lake approximately 20 minutes before landing.
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Direct views of the dense residential and commercial districts of western Shanghai immediately after takeoff.
Taihu Lake Horizon
On clear days, the eastern edge of the massive Taihu Lake is visible in the distance to the west.
Grand Canal Segments
Spot sections of the historic Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal winding through the Jiangsu plains.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh sunlight reflecting off the window. Keep an eye out early in the flight for the rapid transition from Shanghai's skyscrapers to the low-lying agricultural plains of southern Jiangsu.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 355 km (221 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: SHA (31.19790077209473, 121.33599853515624)
Arrival: HIA (33.7908333333, 119.125)
Route Type: Domestic
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