Auckland to Shanghai flight path: AKL to PVG

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Auckland to Shanghai. Although most of the 11-hour crossing is open Pacific and East China Sea water, the flight path drifts far enough west to pass near Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Taiwan, all visible on the left side during cruise, and the Shanghai approach also favors the left. The right side only offers a brief city view at takeoff before hours of empty ocean.

During takeoff from Auckland International (AKL), sit on the Right side for the best views. After lifting off to the southwest over Manukau Harbour, the aircraft banks right into its climb toward the north, swinging out over the Hauraki Gulf. This gives right-side passengers a clear look at downtown Auckland's skyline, the volcanic cone of Rangitoto Island, and the scattered islands of the gulf before the climb levels off. Notable sights include: Auckland city skyline, Rangitoto Island, Hauraki Gulf islands, Waitemata Harbour.

When landing at Shanghai Pudong International (PVG), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Pudong from the south over Hangzhou Bay, the aircraft lines up northbound for landing, putting the sprawling Shanghai metropolis and the Huangpu River on the left side of the cabin. Passengers get a wide view of the city's dense grid and delta waterways just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Shanghai skyline, Huangpu River, Yangtze River Delta farmland, Hangzhou Bay coastline.

The flight from Auckland International (AKL) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) takes 11h 35m.

Coral Sea, eastern Papua New Guinea highlands, Philippine Sea, and the mountainous spine of the northern Philippines are visible on the left side during cruise before the route crosses into the East China Sea toward Shanghai.