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SHA → YNT
Which side of the plane to sit from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (Shanghai) to Yantai Laishan Airport (Yantai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular aerial perspective of the Shanghai urban sprawl, the vast Yangtze River estuary, and a scenic coastal approach over the Yellow Sea into the Shandong Peninsula.
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Shanghai Megacity
Dramatic views of the dense urban landscape and the winding Huangpu River shortly after takeoff from Hongqiao.
Yangtze Estuary
Observe the massive scale of international shipping traffic and the sediment-rich waters entering the East China Sea.
Yellow Sea Coastline
A long stretch of the journey follows the coastline, featuring offshore wind farms and the transition from sea to land.
Yantai Port
Clear views of the industrial docks and beautiful natural harbors as the aircraft descends into the Yantai region.
The right side is the definitive choice for city and sea lovers. For the best photography, book an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the coastline. During the descent, keep your camera ready for the unique silhouette of the Shandong coastline meeting the Yellow Sea.
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Yangtze River Crossing
A bird's-eye view of the massive river as the flight heads north from Shanghai towards Jiangsu province.
Jiangsu Plains
A patchwork of intensive agricultural fields and intricate canal networks characteristic of eastern China.
Shandong Highlands
As the plane crosses into the Shandong Peninsula, the terrain shifts to rugged, rolling green hills.
Choose the left side for inland views of the 'Land of Fish and Rice.' Morning flights are preferable to avoid the harsh afternoon sun reflecting off the inland water bodies. This side is also better for spotting the northern sections of the Grand Canal during clear weather.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 690 km (429 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: SHA (31.19790077209473, 121.33599853515624)
Arrival: YNT (37.40169906616211, 121.37200164794922)
Route Type: Domestic
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