While the cruise portion is dominated by open ocean on both sides, the left side edges ahead thanks to the Ise Bay and Nagoya cityscape views during the final approach, which add more landmark variety than the right side's mostly featureless sea views.
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Flight Path
Shanghai to Nagoya is 905 miles (1,457 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
East China Sea open water with occasional distant sightings of Japan's Kyushu or Shikoku coastline depending on routing
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PVG
RIGHTDeparting PVG to the south-southeast, the right side offers a brief but clear view of Hangzhou Bay and its muddy tidal flats before the aircraft banks east toward Japan. The left side mostly shows flat industrial Shanghai suburbs.
Landing at NGO
LEFTOn approach into NGO, arrivals typically cross the Chita Peninsula and Ise Bay before the final turn onto the runway, giving left-side passengers a good look at Nagoya's skyline and the bay's coastline. The right side mainly faces open water with fewer landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) to Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Shanghai to Nagoya. While the cruise portion is dominated by open ocean on both sides, the left side edges ahead thanks to the Ise Bay and Nagoya cityscape views during the final approach, which add more landmark variety than the right side's mostly featureless sea views.
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. Departing PVG to the south-southeast, the right side offers a brief but clear view of Hangzhou Bay and its muddy tidal flats before the aircraft banks east toward Japan. The left side mostly shows flat industrial Shanghai suburbs. Notable sights include: Hangzhou Bay, Yangtze River Delta tidal flats, Zhoushan Archipelago in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya?
When landing at Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into NGO, arrivals typically cross the Chita Peninsula and Ise Bay before the final turn onto the runway, giving left-side passengers a good look at Nagoya's skyline and the bay's coastline. The right side mainly faces open water with fewer landmarks. Notable sights include: Ise Bay, Chita Peninsula, Nagoya city skyline, Kiso River delta.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Nagoya?
The flight from Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) to Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) takes about 2 hours 15 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 Shanghai to Nagoya flight path pass over?
East China Sea open water with occasional distant sightings of Japan's Kyushu or Shikoku coastline depending on routing