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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a spectacular coastal perspective, featuring the massive Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge upon takeoff and the iconic Hangzhou Bay Bridge and Shanghai skyline during the descent.

Right Side Highlights
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HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

Witness the world's longest sea-crossing bridge stretching across the Pearl River Estuary immediately after takeoff.

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Pearl River Delta

Aerial perspective of the dense urban clusters of Shenzhen and the numerous islands of the South China Sea.

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Hangzhou Bay Bridge

The stunning S-shaped trans-oceanic bridge crossing the Hangzhou Bay, a landmark of modern engineering.

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Yangtze River Estuary

View the massive cargo ships and the sediment-rich waters where the Yangtze meets the East China Sea.

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Shanghai Skyline

On many approach patterns, you can see the Lujiazui skyscrapers, including the Shanghai Tower and the Oriental Pearl.

The right side is superior for coastal landmarks. Late afternoon flights offer golden hour reflections over the East China Sea. Keep your camera ready during the first 5 minutes for the Macao bridge and the last 15 minutes for the Hangzhou Bay Bridge and the final approach over the Huangpu River.

Left Side Highlights
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Wuyi Mountain Range

Dramatic views of the lush, jagged peaks of the Wuyi Mountains as you traverse the Fujian-Jiangxi border.

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Qiandao Lake

The 'Thousand Island Lake' in Zhejiang, recognizable by its turquoise waters dotted with hundreds of small islands.

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Hangzhou & West Lake

A clear view of the historic West Lake and the sprawling urban landscape of Hangzhou during the initial descent.

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Lake Tai (Taihu)

One of China's largest freshwater lakes, visible to the west as the flight aligns for its final approach into Hongqiao.

Sit on the left for inland scenery and mountain vistas. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft, providing clear, glare-free views of the Wuyi Mountains and Lake Tai. Look out approximately 20 minutes before landing to spot the distinctive shape of West Lake.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,292 km (803 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 43 min

Departure: ZUH (22.006399, 113.375999)

Arrival: SHA (31.19790077209473, 121.33599853515624)

Route Type: Domestic

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