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TNA → SHA
Which side of the plane to sit from Yaoqiang Airport (Jinan) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (Shanghai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of China's major water systems, including the Yellow River meanders, the vast Hongze and Gaoyou Lakes, and the industrial heart of the Yangtze River Delta.
Yellow River Bend
Dramatic view of the silt-heavy 'Mother River' shortly after taking off from Jinan.
Hongze Lake
Massive expanse of China's fourth-largest freshwater lake, known for its unique wetland ecosystem.
Gaoyou Lake
A beautiful view of the lake's fishing nets and the ancient Grand Canal running alongside it.
Yangtze River Crossing
A clear view of the wide river crossing near Zhenjiang and the intense urbanization of the south bank.
Suzhou and Kunshan
Glimpse the intricate canal networks and modern tech hubs of Suzhou during the final approach.
The right side avoids direct sun glare on morning flights heading south. It provides the best perspective of the inland lake systems. Keep your camera ready about 10 minutes after takeoff for the Yellow River and 40 minutes in for the Jiangsu lake district.
Yangtze River Estuary
Aerial view of the massive sediment-rich waters where the Yangtze meets the East China Sea.
Shanghai Urban Sprawl
The dense residential and commercial expansion of the Baoshan and Yangpu districts during descent.
Nantong Infrastructure
View of the rapidly developing industrial zones and port facilities on the north bank of the Yangtze.
Yangtze Shipping Lanes
Observe hundreds of cargo vessels navigating the world's busiest inland waterway.
Sit on the left for a chance to see the distant Pudong skyline if the flight approaches from the north. Morning flights offer better lighting for the coastline without sun glare. Watch for the massive Sutong Bridge as you cross into the delta region.
Distance: 735 km (457 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min
Departure: TNA (36.857200622558594, 117.21600341796876)
Arrival: SHA (31.19790077209473, 121.33599853515624)
Route Type: Domestic
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