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XMN → SHA
Which side of the plane to sit from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (Xiamen) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (Shanghai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point of the rugged East China Sea coastline, the dense Zhoushan Archipelago, and the world-renowned Hangzhou Bay Bridge during the descent into Shanghai.
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Xiamen Coastline
Spectacular views of Xiamen Island, its ring road, and the sandy beaches immediately after takeoff.
Deepwater Ports
Bird's-eye views of massive industrial shipping hubs and container terminals along the Fujian coast.
Zhoushan Archipelago
A stunning collection of hundreds of islands scattered across the turquoise and silt-brown waters of the East China Sea.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge
One of the world's longest trans-oceanic bridges, visible as a thin white line stretching across the bay.
Shanghai Cityscape
A distant but impressive view of the Lujiazui skyscrapers and the sprawling urban density of eastern Shanghai.
Sit on the right side for morning flights to enjoy the best lighting on the coastal geography without the sun's glare. The most critical landmark to watch for is the Hangzhou Bay Bridge during the initial descent phase. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the best views of Xiamen's urban island layout and the historic Gulangyu district.
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Fujian Highlands
Rolling green peaks and deep valleys of the interior mountain ranges of Fujian province.
Fuzhou Urban Basin
A clear view of the dense urban center of Fujian's capital nestled within a mountain-rimmed basin.
Qiantang River
The winding path of the river famous for its tidal bore as it flows toward Hangzhou.
Yangtze Delta Grid
The vast, flat landscape of canals and residential blocks marking the approach to the Shanghai metropolis.
Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Fujian mountains. It is also better for observing the rapid transition from the rugged southern terrain to the flat, water-rich plains of the Yangtze River Delta. Watch for the reflective surfaces of numerous inland lakes during the final 20 minutes of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 804 km (500 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: XMN (24.54400062561035, 118.12799835205078)
Arrival: SHA (31.19790077209473, 121.33599853515624)
Route Type: Domestic
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