About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bangkok International (BKK) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Shanghai. While takeoff favors the right, the landing view from the left is significantly more dramatic and memorable—the Yangtze River and Pudong skyline are iconic. The left side also captures better views during the mid-flight approach to Shanghai.
What can I see during takeoff from Bangkok International in Bangkok?
During takeoff from Bangkok International (BKK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Chao Phraya River's distinctive meanders through Bangkok during climb-out, plus the sprawling city grid and eastern suburbs. Left side faces inland terrain with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River with its sharp bends, Bangkok's urban grid extending east, Don Mueang Airport (visible to the north), Eastern Seaboard industrial zone.
What can I see when landing at Shanghai Pudong International in Shanghai?
When landing at Shanghai Pudong International (PVG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best views during descent into PVG. You'll see the Yangtze River's massive width and the distinctive Pudong skyline emerging, plus the industrial landscape of the Yangtze Delta. Right side faces the Hangzhou Bay area with less dramatic features. Notable sights include: Yangtze River's broad expanse, Pudong's high-rise cluster with Oriental Pearl Tower visible, Huangpu River confluence, industrial port facilities of Shanghai.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Shanghai?
The flight from Bangkok International (BKK) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Bangkok to Shanghai flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Gulf of Thailand initially, then transitions over central Thailand's Khorat Plateau (visible as elevated terrain with scattered towns), continues northeast across Laos and northern Vietnam's mountainous regions (the Annamite Range appears as a north-south trending ridge system), then crosses into southern China over Guangxi Province before reaching the Yangtze River Delta. The Mekong River is visible during the Thailand-Laos transition. Red soil and karst topography characterize the Guangxi region mid-flight.