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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 a front-row seat to the dramatic Hong Kong departure, the diverse inland topography of Fujian, and a high probability of seeing the iconic Shanghai skyline during the final approach into Pudong.
The left side of the aircraft offers a more dynamic view of the Asian mainland, including the bustling coastlines of Vietnam and China, as well as the dense urban sprawl of major hubs like Hong Kong and Xiamen.
The right side offers a superior mix of diverse terrestrial landscapes, including the agricultural patterns of the Jiangsu plains, the historic Grand Canal, and the iconic Shanghai skyline during the final approach into Pudong.
The right side offers spectacular views of the East China Sea coastline, the intricate Zhoushan Archipelago, and the massive maritime infrastructure of Yangshan Port during the final descent.
The right side typically offers more dramatic views of the volcanic Aleutian Islands, the rugged Russian coastline of Kamchatka, and a superior perspective of the Yangtze River Delta upon arrival in Shanghai.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic karst peaks of Yunnan and Guizhou, and typically provides the best angle for viewing the Shanghai skyline (Lujiazui) and the Yangtze River mouth during the final approach.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic mountain ranges of Taiwan and the Philippine archipelago, along with a better chance of seeing the Shanghai skyline during specific approach patterns.
The left side provides the most dramatic scenery, starting with the iconic limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay upon takeoff and continuing with the spectacular mountainous terrain of Guangxi and the famous Guilin karst landscapes mid-flight.
The right side offers a superior coastal panorama, featuring the lush shores of Hainan Island, the intricate Fujian coastline, and a spectacular water-based approach into Shanghai Pudong over the East China Sea.
The left side offers a spectacular departure over the coral-fringed Kerama Islands and a more scenic approach into Shanghai, featuring the dense island clusters of the Zhoushan Archipelago and the massive Yangshan Port.
The right side offers a superior panoramic view of China's most iconic freshwater bodies, including Lake Chao and the massive Lake Tai, along with a better angle of the Shanghai city skyline and the Yangtze River Delta's urban sprawl during descent.
The left side offers superior views of the iconic Guilin karst landscape shortly after takeoff and typically provides a better angle of the Shanghai skyline during the approach into Pudong.