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XFN → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Xiangyang Liuji Airport (Xiangfan) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Dabie Mountains shortly after takeoff, the winding path of the Yangtze River, and the iconic Lake Tai during the descent into Shanghai.
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Dabie Mountains
Rugged mountain terrain and deep valleys visible in the first third of the flight path.
Yangtze River Curves
Spectacular views of the mighty Yangtze River as it meanders through the heart of China.
Lake Tai (Taihu)
The third-largest freshwater lake in China, offering a stunning vista during the approach to PVG.
Suzhou & Wuxi
Dense urban clusters of the Yangtze River Delta, showcasing intense industrial and residential development.
East China Sea Coast
The coastline of Shanghai and the massive infrastructure of the Pudong district during final descent.
Sit on the right for the best geographical diversity. During descent, keep your camera ready for the transition from the blue waters of Lake Tai to the urban sprawl of Suzhou and finally the coast. Afternoon flights offer the most dramatic lighting over the Dabie Mountains.
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Jianghuai Plain
Vast expanses of agricultural patchwork across central Anhui and northern Jiangsu provinces.
Hefei Urban Area
A birds-eye view of the rapidly expanding capital of Anhui province and its modern grid.
Yangtze River Estuary
The northern banks where the river meets the East China Sea, showing complex silt patterns.
Best viewed on morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. Look for the intricate network of irrigation canals that define the landscape of eastern China.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 907 km (564 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: XFN (32.1506, 112.291)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: Domestic
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