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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 left side is superior for this route as it offers breathtaking views of the UNESCO-listed Mount Huangshan and the expansive Lake Taihu, followed by a better angle for the Shanghai city skyline during standard landing patterns.
The left side offers a more consistent perspective of the Arctic ice shelves, the rugged Russian Far East coastline, and a better angle for catching the sunset while flying westward over the International Date Line.
The left side offers a superior view of the vast Siberian wilderness, the rugged Northern Ural Mountains, and a better chance of seeing Lake Baikal's northern reaches. Additionally, on night flights during winter months, this side provides the best opportunity to spot the Aurora Borealis over the Arctic horizon.
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.
The right side offers a superior viewing experience, featuring the dramatic volcanic landscapes of the Kamchatka Peninsula and clearer views of the Japanese coastline without the harsh glare of the southern sun.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the most dramatic geographical features of the trans-continental crossing, most notably the majestic Lake Baikal and the vast Siberian wilderness.
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 more diverse palette of landmarks, including the Black Sea coast, the highest peaks of the Caucasus, and the impressive industrial sprawl of the Yangtze River as you descend into Shanghai.
The left side offers a superior view of Bali's volcanic landscape upon departure and a dramatic perspective of the Chinese coastline and the Yangtze River Delta during the descent into Shanghai.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Yellow River's northern loops, the crossing of the Yangtze River, and a more frequent view of the iconic Shanghai skyline during the descent into Pudong.
The left side offers a more consistent view of the spectacular Tianshan mountain range and the vast, high-contrast landscapes of the Gobi Desert while avoiding the harsh glare of the southern sun during day flights.
While both sides offer stunning mountain views during departure from JZH, the right side provides a superior perspective of the Yangtze River's middle reaches and a more frequent view of the Shanghai skyline and Hangzhou Bay during the approach into Pudong.