Shanghai to Yantai flight pathPVGYNT

Sit on the right side of the plane

Reverse

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Flight time1h 25m
Distance453
Heading354° → 354°
Best side
Right
★ 1.5 left·★ 3.0 right

The right side wins overall because it captures both the Yangtze estuary and Hangzhou Bay on departure and the scenic Shandong Peninsula coastline with the Bohai Strait on arrival, while the left side offers only flat, featureless plains throughout this short flight.

Flown PVG to YNT? Did we get it right?

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Shanghai to Yantai is 453 miles (729 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.

Yellow Sea open water between the Jiangsu coast and the Shandong Peninsula, with occasional fishing vessels visible below during cruise

Great circle distance and headings ›

Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Shanghai (right side) — Yangtze River estuary, Hangzhou Bay shoreline, Shanghai's northern suburbs, Chongming Island

Takeoff from PVG

RIGHT

Departing PVG northbound, the right side offers glimpses of the Yangtze River estuary and Hangzhou Bay coastline as the aircraft climbs over the delta region, while the left side shows only flat Jiangsu farmland.

Yangtze River estuaryHangzhou Bay shorelineShanghai's northern suburbsChongming Island
PVG Shanghai Pudong InternationalHub for China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines

Landing at YNT

RIGHT

On approach to YNT, the right side reveals the rugged tip of the Shandong Peninsula, the hilly coastline near Penglai, and views across the Bohai Strait toward the Miaodao Islands, a much more dramatic scene than the inland plains visible from the left.

Shandong Peninsula coastlinePenglai hillsBohai StraitMiaodao Islands
YNT Yantai Penglai International AirportHub for Shandong Airlines

Will your flight be in sunlight?

Pick a date and time in the Sun Map to watch the sun move across your whole flight.

About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) to Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Shanghai to Yantai. The right side wins overall because it captures both the Yangtze estuary and Hangzhou Bay on departure and the scenic Shandong Peninsula coastline with the Bohai Strait on arrival, while the left side offers only flat, featureless plains throughout this short flight.

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 northbound, the right side offers glimpses of the Yangtze River estuary and Hangzhou Bay coastline as the aircraft climbs over the delta region, while the left side shows only flat Jiangsu farmland. Notable sights include: Yangtze River estuary, Hangzhou Bay shoreline, Shanghai's northern suburbs, Chongming Island.

What can I see when landing at Yantai Penglai International Airport in Yantai?

When landing at Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to YNT, the right side reveals the rugged tip of the Shandong Peninsula, the hilly coastline near Penglai, and views across the Bohai Strait toward the Miaodao Islands, a much more dramatic scene than the inland plains visible from the left. Notable sights include: Shandong Peninsula coastline, Penglai hills, Bohai Strait, Miaodao Islands.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Yantai?

The flight from Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) to Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 453 miles (729 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Shanghai to Yantai flight path pass over?

Yellow Sea open water between the Jiangsu coast and the Shandong Peninsula, with occasional fishing vessels visible below during cruise