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TSA → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Taipei Songshan Airport (Taipei) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of Taipei's urban density, including a potential glimpse of Taipei 101, and provides a front-row seat to the Chinese coastline and the engineering marvel of the Hangzhou Bay Bridge during the descent.
Taipei Cityscape
Immediately after takeoff from TSA, the left side provides a stunning view of downtown Taipei and the Keelung River.
Taipei 101
Depending on the departure runway and turn, you can often spot the iconic skyscraper standing out against the city skyline.
Zhejiang Coastline
As the flight crosses the Taiwan Strait, the rugged and indented coastline of mainland China comes into view.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge
On the descent into PVG, you can often see this massive 36km trans-oceanic bridge spanning the bay.
Shanghai Disney Resort
If the flight path approaches from the south, the Enchanted Storybook Castle is visible during the final minutes of flight.
Sit on the left for the best urban views of Taipei. During sunset flights, this side experiences the 'Golden Hour' glow over the Chinese mainland. Request a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze distorting your photos of the Hangzhou Bay Bridge.
Keelung Harbor
View the busy shipping lanes and the northern port city of Keelung as the aircraft heads out over the sea.
Yangmingshan National Park
The lush green volcanic peaks of northern Taiwan are visible shortly after the wheels retract.
Zhoushan Archipelago
A spectacular view of hundreds of small islands and fishing fleets scattered across the East China Sea.
Yangshan Deep Water Port
One of the world's largest container ports, connected to the mainland by the Donghai Bridge, visible on clear days.
East China Sea
Expansive views of the ocean where the sediment-rich waters of the Yangtze River meet the blue sea.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It offers the best perspective of the Zhoushan islands. Watch for the distinct color change in the water near the Yangtze estuary where the river silt meets the ocean.
Distance: 676 km (420 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min
Departure: TSA (25.06940078735352, 121.552001953125)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: International
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