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Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
Passengers on the left side can often see the dense urban landscape of Shanghai and the winding Huangpu River as the plane aligns with the coastal runways.
Passengers on the left side can often see the dense urban landscape of Shanghai and the winding Huangpu River as the plane aligns with the coastal runways.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the dramatic transition from the Yangtze River's middle reaches to the massive urban density of the Delta, including Lake Tai and the Shanghai skyline.
The right side offers superior views of the high Arctic, northern Siberian mountain ranges, and the best potential for viewing the Aurora Borealis during the long transit over the polar region.
The right side offers a superior variety of geographic features, including an immediate view of the Alps after takeoff and the dramatic mountain ranges of Central Asia during the cruise phase.
The Right Side offers a spectacular coastal perspective, featuring the iconic Hong Kong International Airport shortly after takeoff, the sprawling archipelagos of the East China Sea, and a scenic approach over the Yangtze River estuary.
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the rugged coastlines of British Columbia and Alaska, the volcanic peaks of the Kamchatka Peninsula, and the massive Yangtze River estuary upon arrival.
The right side offers a superior view of China's diverse geography, featuring the majestic Changbai Mountains shortly after takeoff and the scenic coastlines of the Liaodong and Shandong peninsulas before the final approach over the Yangtze Delta.
The Right Side (Starboard) is superior for this transpacific journey as it stays closer to the scenic Great Circle route landmarks, including the rugged Alaskan coast and the spectacular volcanic landscapes of the Kamchatka Peninsula.
The right side offers a superior view of the Yangtze River's dramatic bends, the Three Gorges area shortly after takeoff, and the iconic Shanghai skyline during the final approach to Pudong.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Caucasus and Tian Shan mountain ranges, followed by a scenic approach over the Yangtze River delta under the morning sun.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the massive engineering marvels of the Zhoushan bridges and the iconic circular urban planning of Shanghai's Lingang area.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for Australia's iconic Red Centre, including potential views of Uluru, and provides better lighting conditions for photography on this northbound daytime or overnight journey.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Pearl River Delta to the East China Sea coastline, including a bird's-eye view of the world's busiest shipping lanes and the iconic Shanghai skyline during the final approach.