The right side wins on both ends of the flight: dramatic Alpine views during departure from Munich and a rare glimpse of the Shanghai skyline during the final approach into Pudong, while the left side offers only flat farmland and open estuary water at the same points.
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Flight Path
Munich to Shanghai is 5,454 miles (8,778 km), a flight of about 10 hours 15 minutes.
The route's midpoint lies over the Kazakh steppe near the southern Ural foothills, with the flat expanse continuing east toward the Gobi Desert and the Mongolian plateau before the descent into eastern China.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MUC
RIGHTMunich sits just north of the Bavarian Alps, and eastbound departures typically climb out with a turn that puts the alpine wall on the right side. Passengers get a clear look at snow-capped peaks and the alpine foothill lakes before the aircraft levels off toward the east.
Landing at PVG
RIGHTPVG's runways run north-south, and on approach from the north the right-side windows face west toward central Shanghai. This gives passengers a glimpse of the Huangpu River and the Pudong skyline shortly before touchdown, while the left side only shows flat estuary land and open water.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Munich (MUC) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Munich to Shanghai. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: dramatic Alpine views during departure from Munich and a rare glimpse of the Shanghai skyline during the final approach into Pudong, while the left side offers only flat farmland and open estuary water at the same points.
What can I see during takeoff from Munich in Munich?
During takeoff from Munich (MUC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Munich sits just north of the Bavarian Alps, and eastbound departures typically climb out with a turn that puts the alpine wall on the right side. Passengers get a clear look at snow-capped peaks and the alpine foothill lakes before the aircraft levels off toward the east. Notable sights include: Zugspitze and the Wetterstein range, Bavarian Alps foothills, Ammersee and Starnberger See lakes.
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. PVG's runways run north-south, and on approach from the north the right-side windows face west toward central Shanghai. This gives passengers a glimpse of the Huangpu River and the Pudong skyline shortly before touchdown, while the left side only shows flat estuary land and open water. Notable sights include: Huangpu River, Lujiazui skyline with the Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower, Yangtze River estuary, distant Hangzhou Bay coastline.
How long is the flight from Munich to Shanghai?
The flight from Munich (MUC) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) takes about 10 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,454 miles (8,778 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Munich to Shanghai flight path pass over?
The route's midpoint lies over the Kazakh steppe near the southern Ural foothills, with the flat expanse continuing east toward the Gobi Desert and the Mongolian plateau before the descent into eastern China.