Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Osaka to Shanghai. While right seats win on takeoff, left seats provide superior views for the majority of the flight and especially during the critical landing phase, where the Yangtze delta and Shanghai's urban landscape are genuinely impressive. The landing views outweigh the takeoff advantage.

During takeoff from Kansai International (KIX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Osaka Bay and the Kii Peninsula as the aircraft climbs southwestward over water before turning toward Shanghai. Left seats face inland terrain with fewer distinctive landmarks during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Osaka Bay, Kii Peninsula, Wakayama coastline, Inland Sea (Seto Naikai) in distance.

When landing at Hongqiao International (SHA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Yangtze River delta, Shanghai's urban sprawl, and Hangzhou Bay as the aircraft descends on final approach to Hongqiao from the east. Right seats face away from the city and major geographical features during descent. Notable sights include: Hangzhou Bay, Yangtze River mouth, Shanghai urban grid, East China Sea coastline.

The flight from Kansai International (KIX) to Hongqiao International (SHA) takes Approximately 2 hours.

The flight path crosses the East China Sea at roughly 33°N latitude. Notable midpoint features include the Oki Islands (Japanese territory) visible shortly after takeoff on the right, followed by open ocean. As the aircraft approaches Chinese airspace around 131°E longitude, the Zhoushan Archipelago becomes visible on the left side during descent, with its numerous islands and channels marking the approach to the Yangtze delta. The entire route offers water views for approximately 80% of the flight.