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SHA → MFM
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (Shanghai) to Macau International Airport (Macau)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior coastal experience, tracking the rugged southeastern Chinese shoreline with views of major archipelagos, busy ports, and the Xiamen-Kinmen island group before entering the Pearl River Delta.
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Hangzhou Bay Bridge
One of the longest trans-oceanic bridges in the world visible shortly after departure from Shanghai.
Zhoushan Archipelago
A dense cluster of hundreds of islands scattered across the East China Sea visible as the plane tracks south.
Xiamen and Kinmen Islands
A unique view of the highly developed Xiamen island contrasted with the greener Kinmen islands nearby.
Fujian Coastline
The dramatic, jagged coastline of Fujian Province featuring numerous hidden bays and fishing villages.
Pearl River Estuary
One of the world's busiest maritime corridors filled with cargo ships and tankers approaching Macau.
Choose the left side for an afternoon flight to avoid direct sunlight and glare while photographing the coast. During the descent into MFM, this side often provides a wide-angle view of the Pearl River Delta's vast shipping lanes. Keep an eye out for the distinctive shape of Kinmen Island around the midpoint of the journey.
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Wuyi Mountains
Distal views of the lush, mist-covered mountain ranges that define the interior of Zhejiang and Fujian.
Guangdong Highlands
Rolling green hills and inland reservoirs as the flight moves into the southern Chinese interior.
Zhuhai Cityscape
Detailed views of Zhuhai's urban planning and skyscrapers as the plane aligns for the Macau approach.
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge
The massive bridge-and-tunnel system spanning the delta is often clearly visible on the final approach path.
Hengqin New Area
The rapid urban development of Zhuhai's Hengqin island situated directly adjacent to Macau.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the sun's glare. During the final five minutes of the flight, this side is prime for spotting the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge and the dense urban cluster of Zhuhai. If landing from the north, you will get an excellent top-down view of the Cotai Strip's casino architecture.
Book Hotels in MacauDistance: 1,266 km (787 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min
Departure: SHA (31.19790077209473, 121.33599853515624)
Arrival: MFM (22.149599, 113.592003)
Route Type: International
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