The right side offers the more distinctive scenery on both ends of the flight: Hangzhou Bay and the Zhoushan Islands during departure, then the striking combination of Awaji Island, the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, and the Kii Peninsula's mountains on arrival, while the left side sees mostly flat urban terrain or empty sky during the turns.
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Flight Path
Shanghai to Osaka is 812 miles (1,307 km), a flight of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
East China Sea open water, proximity to Jeju Island (South Korea) near the flight path, Tsushima Strait, and the western coastline of Shikoku as the route approaches Japan
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PVG
RIGHTPVG departures typically roll south-southeast then bank left toward Japan, swinging the right side of the cabin over Hangzhou Bay and the Zhoushan Islands before heading out to open sea. The left side mostly loses sight of the receding Shanghai skyline and faces open sky during the turn.
Landing at KIX
RIGHTOn the approach into KIX's runway 06, the aircraft tracks northeast across Osaka Bay, putting Awaji Island and the Akashi-Kaikyo suspension bridge on the right side, backed by the mountainous Kii Peninsula. The left side mainly shows the flatter Osaka urban sprawl, which is less dramatic than the bridge and mountain backdrop.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) to Kansai International (KIX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Shanghai to Osaka. The right side offers the more distinctive scenery on both ends of the flight: Hangzhou Bay and the Zhoushan Islands during departure, then the striking combination of Awaji Island, the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, and the Kii Peninsula's mountains on arrival, while the left side sees mostly flat urban terrain or empty sky during the turns.
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. PVG departures typically roll south-southeast then bank left toward Japan, swinging the right side of the cabin over Hangzhou Bay and the Zhoushan Islands before heading out to open sea. The left side mostly loses sight of the receding Shanghai skyline and faces open sky during the turn. Notable sights include: Hangzhou Bay, Zhoushan Islands, Yangtze River estuary coastline.
What can I see when landing at Kansai International in Osaka?
When landing at Kansai International (KIX), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the approach into KIX's runway 06, the aircraft tracks northeast across Osaka Bay, putting Awaji Island and the Akashi-Kaikyo suspension bridge on the right side, backed by the mountainous Kii Peninsula. The left side mainly shows the flatter Osaka urban sprawl, which is less dramatic than the bridge and mountain backdrop. Notable sights include: Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, Awaji Island, Kii Peninsula mountains, Osaka Bay.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Osaka?
The flight from Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) to Kansai International (KIX) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 812 miles (1,307 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Shanghai to Osaka flight path pass over?
East China Sea open water, proximity to Jeju Island (South Korea) near the flight path, Tsushima Strait, and the western coastline of Shikoku as the route approaches Japan