The takeoff views from Shanghai are more visually distinctive and geographically complex than the landing approach to Boston. The Yangtze River delta and Hangzhou Bay offer intricate natural patterns that are rarely seen from ground level, while the Boston approach, though scenic, features more familiar coastal geography.
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Flight Path
Shanghai to Boston is 7,293 miles (11,737 km), a flight of about 15 hours 20 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Eurasian continent over Russia and Siberia. Notable features include the Ural Mountains (visible during the westbound crossing), the West Siberian Plain, and eventually the Arctic regions before descending toward North America. Over the Atlantic, the flight passes north of Greenland and over the Canadian Arctic Archipelago before approaching the North American continent.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PVG
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Yangtze River estuary and Hangzhou Bay as the aircraft climbs out westward from PVG. The river delta's complex waterways and tidal mudflats are distinctive and clearly visible during the initial climb phase.
Landing at BOS
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Boston. Passengers see the Atlantic coastline, Cape Cod's distinctive sandy arm, and the Boston Harbor islands as the aircraft approaches from the east over the ocean.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Shanghai to Boston. The takeoff views from Shanghai are more visually distinctive and geographically complex than the landing approach to Boston. The Yangtze River delta and Hangzhou Bay offer intricate natural patterns that are rarely seen from ground level, while the Boston approach, though scenic, features more familiar coastal geography.
What can I see during takeoff from Shanghai Pudong International in Shanghai?
During takeoff from Shanghai Pudong International (PVG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Yangtze River estuary and Hangzhou Bay as the aircraft climbs out westward from PVG. The river delta's complex waterways and tidal mudflats are distinctive and clearly visible during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Yangtze River estuary, Hangzhou Bay, East China Sea coastline, Shanghai urban sprawl.
What can I see when landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International in Boston?
When landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Boston. Passengers see the Atlantic coastline, Cape Cod's distinctive sandy arm, and the Boston Harbor islands as the aircraft approaches from the east over the ocean. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean, Cape Cod peninsula, Boston Harbor, New England coastline.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Boston?
The flight from Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes about 15 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 7,293 miles (11,737 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Shanghai to Boston flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Eurasian continent over Russia and Siberia. Notable features include the Ural Mountains (visible during the westbound crossing), the West Siberian Plain, and eventually the Arctic regions before descending toward North America. Over the Atlantic, the flight passes north of Greenland and over the Canadian Arctic Archipelago before approaching the North American continent.