Brisbane to Shanghai flight path: BNE to SHA

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brisbane to Shanghai. While the right side wins takeoff with Moreton Bay's coastal scenery, the left side offers more cumulative landmark variety across the flight — glimpses of Papua New Guinea's coastline, the Philippine archipelago, and the Yangtze Delta on descent — giving it a slight edge over the mostly featureless Pacific views on the right.

During takeoff from Brisbane International (BNE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing BNE to the north, the right (east) side gets a clear view of Moreton Bay, Moreton Island, and the barrier of sand dunes along the Queensland coast as the aircraft climbs out over the water. The left side mostly shows Brisbane's flat western suburbs and low hills, less visually striking. Notable sights include: Moreton Bay, Moreton Island, Brisbane River mouth, North Stradbroke Island.

When landing at Hongqiao International (SHA), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Shanghai from the south, the left side typically faces the Yangtze River Delta and Hangzhou Bay, offering glimpses of the intricate waterways and farmland patchwork before the final turn toward the runway. The right side mostly shows the flat, less distinctive East China Sea coastline. Notable sights include: Yangtze River Delta, Hangzhou Bay, Huangpu River, Shanghai's outer suburbs.

The flight from Brisbane International (BNE) to Hongqiao International (SHA) takes 9h 40m.

The route crosses the Coral Sea, passes east of Papua New Guinea's coastal ranges, threads between the Philippine islands, and continues over the Taiwan Strait before reaching the East China Sea near Shanghai.