The right side follows the more geographically varied southern routing, passing near the Carpathians, Black Sea, Caucasus, Caspian Sea, and Tian Shan ranges before the Yangtze delta approach, while the left side mostly overlooks the flat Russian and Kazakh steppe.
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Flight Path
Budapest to Shanghai is 5,197 miles (8,364 km), a flight of about 9 hours 40 minutes.
Caspian Sea, Kazakh steppe, Tian Shan mountains, Gobi Desert, Mongolian plateau
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BUD
RIGHTDeparting BUD on runway 31, the aircraft typically banks southeast, putting Budapest's Danube bends, Buda Castle hill, and Parliament dome on the right side before the route continues toward Romania and the Carpathians.
Landing at PVG
RIGHTOn approach into PVG over the Yangtze River delta, the right side typically offers views of Hangzhou Bay's coastline and the intricate patchwork of delta waterways before landing, a more distinctive scene than the featureless inland side.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ferihegy (BUD) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Budapest to Shanghai. The right side follows the more geographically varied southern routing, passing near the Carpathians, Black Sea, Caucasus, Caspian Sea, and Tian Shan ranges before the Yangtze delta approach, while the left side mostly overlooks the flat Russian and Kazakh steppe.
What can I see during takeoff from Ferihegy in Budapest?
During takeoff from Ferihegy (BUD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing BUD on runway 31, the aircraft typically banks southeast, putting Budapest's Danube bends, Buda Castle hill, and Parliament dome on the right side before the route continues toward Romania and the Carpathians. Notable sights include: Danube River, Buda Castle, Hungarian Parliament, Carpathian foothills.
What can I see when landing at Shanghai Pudong International in Shanghai?
When landing at Shanghai Pudong International (PVG), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into PVG over the Yangtze River delta, the right side typically offers views of Hangzhou Bay's coastline and the intricate patchwork of delta waterways before landing, a more distinctive scene than the featureless inland side. Notable sights include: Yangtze River delta, Hangzhou Bay, East China Sea coastline, Shanghai suburban sprawl.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Shanghai?
The flight from Ferihegy (BUD) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) takes about 9 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,197 miles (8,364 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Budapest to Shanghai flight path pass over?
Caspian Sea, Kazakh steppe, Tian Shan mountains, Gobi Desert, Mongolian plateau