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YNZ → SHA
Which side of the plane to sit from Yancheng Airport (Yancheng) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (Shanghai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Yellow Sea coastline to the Yangtze River estuary, culminating in a potentially iconic view of the Shanghai city skyline during the descent into Hongqiao.
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Yellow Sea Coastline
Observation of the vast tidal flats and salt marshes that characterize the northern Jiangsu coast.
Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve
A glimpse of the expansive wetlands dedicated to the protection of the rare Pere David's deer.
Yangtze River Estuary
Watch the muddy, sediment-rich waters of the Yangtze mix with the blue-green waters of the East China Sea.
Chongming Island
View the massive alluvial island's geometric farm plots and forested wetlands as you cross the river mouth.
Pudong Skyline
On many arrival paths, the skyscrapers of Lujiazui, including the Shanghai Tower, are visible in the distance to the east.
The left side is best for morning flights as the sun will be behind the aircraft, illuminating the coastline clearly. Watch for the 'color line' where the brown Yangtze water meets the sea. During descent, keep your camera ready for the Lujiazui skyline, which often appears about 10 minutes before landing.
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Jiangsu Plain Checkerboard
A dense network of agricultural fields and aquaculture ponds that look like a green and blue mosaic from above.
Sutong Yangtze River Bridge
Look for one of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges connecting Nantong and Suzhou.
Ancient Grand Canal
Sections of the historic Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal can be spotted snaking through the urban sprawl.
Suzhou Industrial Park
A massive display of modern urban planning and industrial expansion on the approach to Shanghai.
Choose the right side for afternoon or sunset flights to avoid the harsh glare from the sea. This side provides a better perspective of the inland canal networks and the impressive bridge infrastructure over the Yangtze. Watch for the massive high-speed rail tracks that run parallel to the flight path near the end.
Book Hotels in ShanghaiDistance: 270 km (168 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 27 min
Departure: YNZ (33.425833000000004, 120.203056)
Arrival: SHA (31.19790077209473, 121.33599853515624)
Route Type: Domestic
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