About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Brussels Natl (BRU) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brussels to Shanghai. While takeoff from Brussels favors the right side, the landing approach into Shanghai on the left provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery with the Yangtze estuary, Hangzhou Bay, and Shanghai's massive port infrastructure. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.
What can I see during takeoff from Brussels Natl in Brussels?
During takeoff from Brussels Natl (BRU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Meuse River valley and the Low Countries' flat agricultural landscape stretching southeast toward the Ardennes plateau. Left side faces the North Sea coast and industrial areas with less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Meuse River winding through green valleys, Ardennes plateau rising to the southeast, Brussels urban sprawl receding below, Belgian-Dutch border region.
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 provides views of the Yangtze River estuary, Hangzhou Bay's distinctive curved coastline, and the industrial landscape of Shanghai's port facilities. Right side faces inland toward less visually distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Yangtze River estuary with multiple distributaries, Hangzhou Bay's curved shoreline, Shanghai's port and container terminals, East China Sea coastline.
How long is the flight from Brussels to Shanghai?
The flight from Brussels Natl (BRU) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) takes Approximately 11-12 hours.
What does the Brussels to Shanghai flight path pass over?
Flight path crosses the Alps (visible from either side depending on routing), then traverses the Carpathian Mountains in Romania, continues over the Black Sea region, crosses the Caucasus Mountains, and proceeds over Kazakhstan's steppes and Turkmenistan's deserts before entering China. The Tian Shan mountains and Gobi Desert become visible during the final approach to eastern China. Most dramatic midpoint scenery occurs over the Alps and Carpathians during the first 3-4 hours, and again over the Tian Shan mountains during the final 2-3 hours before reaching Shanghai.