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YCU → PVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Yuncheng Guangong Airport (Yuncheng) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Shanghai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Yellow River's dramatic bends, the expansive Hongze Lake, and the iconic Yangtze River estuary during the descent into Shanghai.
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Yellow River Bends
Witness the massive 'S' curves and sediment-rich waters as the flight crosses from Shanxi into the Henan plains.
Mount Song
Distant views of the sacred Songshan mountain range, home to the Shaolin Temple, located south of the flight path.
Hongze Lake
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, appearing as a vast shimmering expanse in the Jiangsu province.
Yangtze River Delta
A dense network of canals, rivers, and emerald-green agricultural plots characteristic of the 'Land of Fish and Rice'.
Chongming Island
The massive alluvial island at the mouth of the Yangtze, visible just before the final approach into Pudong.
Request an 'A' window seat. For the best photography of the Yellow River and Jiangsu lakes, choose a flight departing around 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM when the sun is high, minimizing glare from the water surfaces. In winter, look for the sharp contrast between the dusty northern plains and the greener southern landscapes.
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Zhongtiao Mountains
Rugged mountain scenery immediately visible upon departure from Yuncheng's high-altitude basin.
Zhengzhou Urban Cluster
The sprawling metropolitan area of the Henan capital, showcasing China's rapid inland urbanization.
Central Plains
The historic heartland of China, featuring endless geometric patterns of seasonal crops.
Taihu Lake Distant View
On clear days, the southern horizon reveals the hazy blue outline of the famous Lake Tai near Wuxi.
Shanghai Disney Resort
If the flight approaches from the west, the colorful Enchanted Storybook Castle and theme park are often visible.
Request an 'F' or 'K' window seat. Afternoon flights (3:00 PM onwards) provide warm, golden-hour lighting on the Zhongtiao Mountains near Yuncheng. This side is also better for spotting the bright lights of the Yangtze River Delta's interconnected cities if you are on an evening or night flight.
Book Hotels in ShanghaiDistance: 1,095 km (680 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: YCU (35.116391, 111.031388889)
Arrival: PVG (31.143400192260746, 121.80500030517578)
Route Type: Domestic
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