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Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side of the aircraft offers a more dynamic view of the Asian mainland, including the bustling coastlines of Vietnam and China, as well as the dense urban sprawl of major hubs like Hong Kong and Xiamen.

Left Side Highlights
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Singapore East Coast

Immediately after takeoff, catch views of the Singapore skyline, the Marina Bay Sands, and the massive container port facilities.

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Central Vietnam Coastline

As the plane tracks north, you can often see the rugged coastline near Da Nang and the beautiful lagoons of the Hue region.

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Hong Kong & Pearl River Delta

On a clear day, look out for the dense skyscraper clusters of Hong Kong and the massive infrastructure of the Greater Bay Area.

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Fujian Highlands

The flight path often mirrors the mountainous terrain of Fujian Province, showcasing deep green valleys and winding rivers.

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Yangtze River Estuary

During the descent into Shanghai, witness the massive scale of the Yangtze River as it meets the sea, including the Donghai Bridge.

For the best visibility, choose a seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Daytime flights are significantly better for this route to appreciate the transition from tropical waters to the temperate Yangtze Delta. On morning flights, the sun will be on the opposite side, providing perfect front-lighting for photos of the coastline.

Right Side Highlights
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Bintan and Batam

Early in the flight, the islands of the Riau Archipelago are visible against the deep blue of the Singapore Strait.

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South China Sea Shipping Lanes

View one of the world's busiest maritime routes, dotted with hundreds of cargo ships and tankers heading toward the Malacca Strait.

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Taiwan Central Range

Depending on the specific airway, you may see the distant, high peaks of Taiwan's mountains rising above the horizon to the east.

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Zhoushan Wind Farms

On the final approach to Pudong, the East China Sea is home to expansive offshore wind farms with hundreds of turbines visible in the water.

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Oceanic Sunrise

On red-eye flights, this side offers a spectacular view of the sun rising over the Pacific horizon as you approach East Asia.

The right side is ideal for passengers on overnight flights wanting to see the sunrise. Be aware that during the summer typhoon season, flight paths may shift further east into the open sea, making the right side better for spotting storm cloud formations and remote archipelagos.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,806 km (2,365 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 29 min

Departure: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)

Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)

Route Type: International

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