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WUH → SHA
Which side of the plane to sit from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (Wuhan) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (Shanghai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Yangtze River basin, the vast expanse of Lake Taihu, and the most iconic views of the Shanghai skyline during the final approach to Hongqiao Airport.
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Yangtze South Bank
A close look at the heavy river traffic and the industrial heartland along the southern banks of the river.
Anhui Foothills
Rolling green hills and the northern edges of the scenic mountain ranges in southern Anhui.
Lake Taihu
The stunning sight of China's third-largest freshwater lake, featuring its many islands and the Huzhou shoreline.
Shanghai Skyline
During the descent, witness the Lujiazui financial district skyscrapers including the Shanghai Tower and the Oriental Pearl.
Hongqiao Transport Hub
A spectacular view of the integrated high-speed rail and aviation complex just before touchdown.
Book an afternoon flight for the best lighting as the sun sets behind you, reflecting off Lake Taihu. This side provides the most dramatic views of the 'The Bund' and Pudong's skyscrapers if the flight path approaches from the west or south.
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Aerial views of the northern curves of the Yangtze River as it winds through Hubei and Anhui provinces.
Hefei Cityscape
Distances views of the rapidly growing capital of Anhui Province and its surrounding urban sprawl.
Suzhou Waterways
The intricate network of ancient canals and modern industrial parks surrounding the historic city of Suzhou.
Northern Shanghai
Dense residential grids and the busy shipping ports along the northern reaches of the Huangpu River.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It is excellent for spotting the massive infrastructure projects and bridges that cross the Yangtze River between Nanjing and Nantong.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 681 km (423 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min
Departure: WUH (30.7838, 114.208)
Arrival: SHA (31.19790077209473, 121.33599853515624)
Route Type: Domestic
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