While takeoff favors the left side briefly for Shanghai's skyline, the right side dominates the far longer cruise and descent phases, offering views of the Taklamakan Desert's dune fields and the dramatic Tian Shan range as the flight approaches Central Asia and Tashkent.
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Flight Path
Shanghai to Tashkent is 2,964 miles (4,770 km), a flight of about 6 hours 10 minutes.
Hexi Corridor and Gobi fringe near Lanzhou, Taklamakan Desert dunes in the Tarim Basin, Tian Shan mountain range along the Xinjiang-Kyrgyzstan border
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PVG
LEFTDeparting PVG on the northbound runways, the initial turn toward the west swings the left wing over the Yangtze River delta and Shanghai's dense urban sprawl, giving a brief but recognizable skyline and river-mouth view before the turn stabilizes westward.
Landing at TAS
RIGHTOn approach into TAS from the east, the aircraft continues westward toward runway 26, keeping the snow-streaked Tian Shan foothills and Chatkal Range visible off the right side as the descent begins, with Tashkent's grid of tree-lined avenues appearing just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Shanghai to Tashkent. While takeoff favors the left side briefly for Shanghai's skyline, the right side dominates the far longer cruise and descent phases, offering views of the Taklamakan Desert's dune fields and the dramatic Tian Shan range as the flight approaches Central Asia and Tashkent.
What can I see during takeoff from Shanghai Pudong International in Shanghai?
During takeoff from Shanghai Pudong International (PVG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing PVG on the northbound runways, the initial turn toward the west swings the left wing over the Yangtze River delta and Shanghai's dense urban sprawl, giving a brief but recognizable skyline and river-mouth view before the turn stabilizes westward. Notable sights include: Pudong skyline, Yangtze River estuary, Hangzhou Bay coastline.
What can I see when landing at Tashkent International Airport in Tashkent?
When landing at Tashkent International Airport (TAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into TAS from the east, the aircraft continues westward toward runway 26, keeping the snow-streaked Tian Shan foothills and Chatkal Range visible off the right side as the descent begins, with Tashkent's grid of tree-lined avenues appearing just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Chatkal Range foothills, Tian Shan snowcaps, Tashkent city grid, Chirchiq River valley.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Tashkent?
The flight from Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS) takes about 6 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,964 miles (4,770 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Shanghai to Tashkent flight path pass over?
Hexi Corridor and Gobi fringe near Lanzhou, Taklamakan Desert dunes in the Tarim Basin, Tian Shan mountain range along the Xinjiang-Kyrgyzstan border