The left (south-facing) side offers the only real geographic variety on this short, mostly oceanic route — Ise Bay and the Kii coastline at departure, and Hangzhou Bay with the Zhoushan Islands on arrival — while the right side is dominated by open water or flat terrain for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Nagoya to Shanghai is 905 miles (1,457 km), a flight of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
East China Sea open water, with occasional views of small Japanese or Chinese coastal islands if visibility permits; otherwise featureless ocean for the bulk of the cruise phase
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from NGO
LEFTDeparting Centrair, the climb-out and turn toward the southwest give left-side (south-facing) passengers a good look at Ise Bay, the Chita Peninsula, and the Pacific coastline before the aircraft heads out over open water. The right side mostly shows inland Honshu haze with less distinct coastal definition.
Landing at PVG
LEFTOn approach into Pudong, the routing over Hangzhou Bay and the Yangtze River delta puts the Zhoushan Islands and the bay's wide muddy estuary on the left side, offering a distinct geographic feature. The right side during final approach mostly shows flat suburban Shanghai sprawl with less visual contrast.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nagoya to Shanghai. The left (south-facing) side offers the only real geographic variety on this short, mostly oceanic route — Ise Bay and the Kii coastline at departure, and Hangzhou Bay with the Zhoushan Islands on arrival — while the right side is dominated by open water or flat terrain for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya?
During takeoff from Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Centrair, the climb-out and turn toward the southwest give left-side (south-facing) passengers a good look at Ise Bay, the Chita Peninsula, and the Pacific coastline before the aircraft heads out over open water. The right side mostly shows inland Honshu haze with less distinct coastal definition. Notable sights include: Ise Bay, Chita Peninsula, Pacific coastline near Kii Peninsula.
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. On approach into Pudong, the routing over Hangzhou Bay and the Yangtze River delta puts the Zhoushan Islands and the bay's wide muddy estuary on the left side, offering a distinct geographic feature. The right side during final approach mostly shows flat suburban Shanghai sprawl with less visual contrast. Notable sights include: Hangzhou Bay, Zhoushan Islands, Yangtze River estuary.
How long is the flight from Nagoya to Shanghai?
The flight from Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 905 miles (1,457 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Nagoya to Shanghai flight path pass over?
East China Sea open water, with occasional views of small Japanese or Chinese coastal islands if visibility permits; otherwise featureless ocean for the bulk of the cruise phase