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SHA → JGS
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (Shanghai) to Jinggangshan Airport (Jian)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic views of the Thousand Island Lake and the rugged peaks of the Jinggangshan mountains during descent.
Shanghai Skyline
Panoramic views of the Huangpu River and the dense urban core during the initial climb from Hongqiao.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge
The massive bridge structure spanning the bay is often visible shortly after takeoff on southern departure tracks.
Qiandao Lake
The highlight of the route, featuring over a thousand small islands in crystal clear water near the Zhejiang-Anhui border.
Jiangxi Highlands
Increasingly rugged and verdant mountain terrain as the flight crosses into the heart of Jiangxi province.
Jinggangshan Massif
The dramatic, misty peaks of the Luoxiao Mountains visible during the descent into the Jinggangshan Airport region.
Choose a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. This side is consistently better for observing the prominent mountain ridges upon arrival in Jian.
Taihu Lake
View of the vast, mist-covered Taihu Lake to the northwest of the flight path during the first segment.
Yangtze Plain
The intricate network of canals and agricultural plots of the fertile Yangtze River Delta region.
Tea Plantations
Expansive green tea terraces visible across the rolling hills of northern Jiangxi and southern Anhui.
Western Horizon
Ideal for sunset views on evening flights as the sun dips below the inland mountain ranges.
Right-side passengers should look out for the transition from the flat delta plains to the sudden rising hills of central China. This side is best for afternoon flights for golden hour lighting over the Yangtze valley.
Distance: 803 km (499 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: SHA (31.19790077209473, 121.33599853515624)
Arrival: JGS (26.8568992615, 114.736999512)
Route Type: Domestic
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