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TAO → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Liuting Airport (Qingdao) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior land-based views, including the massive Jiaozhou Bay Bridge after takeoff and the intricate waterways of the Yangtze River Delta before landing.
Jiaozhou Bay Bridge
A stunning view of the world-class cross-sea bridge connecting Qingdao and Huangdao shortly after departure.
Mount Yun Tai
The rugged terrain of the Lianyungang area, providing a sharp contrast to the surrounding flat plains.
Jiangsu Canal Network
The dense network of ancient and modern canals, including parts of the Grand Canal system, cutting through the landscape.
The Yangtze River
A dramatic crossing of the mighty Yangtze River, often passing near the impressive Sutong Bridge.
Nantong & Shanghai Skylines
Clear views of the rapidly developing urban centers of Nantong followed by the sprawling outskirts of metropolitan Shanghai.
Book an afternoon flight for the best lighting on the landscape without direct sun glare. Watch closely about 10 minutes after takeoff for the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Yangtze River, as the scale of the river and its shipping traffic is best appreciated from this side.
Yellow Sea Horizon
Expansive views of the shimmering Yellow Sea as the flight tracks along the eastern coastline of China.
Lianyungang Port
The massive scale of one of China's major sea gateways, often visible with numerous cargo ships anchored off the coast.
Dafeng Wetlands
The vast coastal wetlands of Jiangsu, home to the Milu deer, appearing as a complex mosaic of green and water.
Pudong Shoreline
On final approach, see the massive wind turbines lining the Shanghai coast and the vast reclamation projects.
Morning flights on this side offer a beautiful sunrise over the ocean. If the flight approaches PVG from the north over the sea, you will get a great view of the Donghai Bridge stretching out to the Yangshan Deep Water Port.
Distance: 585 km (364 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 59 min
Departure: TAO (36.2661018372, 120.374000549)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: Domestic
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