The right side captures the most dramatic scenery: Bali's volcanic peaks during departure are visually striking and sustained, while the left side's landing views of Shanghai's delta are impressive but less distinctive. Right seats provide the superior experience for the majority of the flight.
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Flight Path
Denpasar to Shanghai is 2,791 miles (4,492 km), a flight of about 5 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Java Sea northward, then transitions over the Sunda Strait region. Around the midpoint (2.5 hours out), the aircraft passes east of Borneo's interior highlands—the Kapuas Mountains and Schwaner Range are visible as distant ridgelines on the left (west) side if flying at optimal altitude. The flight then continues north over the South China Sea, with no major landmarks visible until approaching the Chinese coast near Hangzhou Bay approximately 1 hour before landing.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DPS
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the volcanic peaks of Bali's interior as the aircraft climbs northward. Mount Agung and Mount Batur are directly on the departure corridor and remain visible for 15-20 minutes of climb.
Landing at PVG
LEFTLeft-side seats offer views of the Yangtze River delta and Shanghai's urban sprawl during descent. The river's distinctive braided channels and the city's high-rise clusters are clearly visible from 15,000 feet down to 5,000 feet on the standard approach from the southwest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denpasar to Shanghai. The right side captures the most dramatic scenery: Bali's volcanic peaks during departure are visually striking and sustained, while the left side's landing views of Shanghai's delta are impressive but less distinctive. Right seats provide the superior experience for the majority of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar?
During takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the volcanic peaks of Bali's interior as the aircraft climbs northward. Mount Agung and Mount Batur are directly on the departure corridor and remain visible for 15-20 minutes of climb. Notable sights include: Mount Agung (3,031 m, dominant peak), Mount Batur (1,717 m, crater visible), Bali's northern coastline, Lombok Strait.
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 views of the Yangtze River delta and Shanghai's urban sprawl during descent. The river's distinctive braided channels and the city's high-rise clusters are clearly visible from 15,000 feet down to 5,000 feet on the standard approach from the southwest. Notable sights include: Yangtze River delta with multiple channels, Shanghai's Pudong district skyline, Hangzhou Bay to the south, East China Sea coastline.
How long is the flight from Denpasar to Shanghai?
The flight from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) takes about 5 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,791 miles (4,492 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Denpasar to Shanghai flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Java Sea northward, then transitions over the Sunda Strait region. Around the midpoint (2.5 hours out), the aircraft passes east of Borneo's interior highlands—the Kapuas Mountains and Schwaner Range are visible as distant ridgelines on the left (west) side if flying at optimal altitude. The flight then continues north over the South China Sea, with no major landmarks visible until approaching the Chinese coast near Hangzhou Bay approximately 1 hour before landing.