Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Shanghai to Toronto. The right side captures the dramatic Yangtze estuary during departure, which is more visually distinctive than the landing approach. While Lake Ontario and the GTA are pleasant during descent, the river delta's complex channel system and mudflat patterns offer more varied scenery.

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 northwestward from Shanghai Pudong. The river's massive delta system and tidal mudflats are visually striking during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Yangtze River estuary, Hangzhou Bay, Shanghai urban sprawl extending south, East China Sea coastline.

When landing at Downsview (YZD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent approach into Toronto Downsview. The aircraft descends from the east over Lake Ontario, and left-side passengers see the lake's shoreline, the Greater Toronto Area's urban sprawl, and the Niagara Escarpment in the distance. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Greater Toronto Area urban grid, Niagara Escarpment, Toronto Islands.

The flight from Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) to Downsview (YZD) takes Approximately 11-12 hours.

The flight path crosses the Eurasian landmass, passing over or near: the Tian Shan mountains (visible from altitude in good conditions), the Gobi Desert region, Mongolia's high plateau, the Russian Far East (Sakha region), and eventually the Arctic regions before descending toward North America. Over the Pacific, the flight passes north of the Aleutian Islands. The most visually notable midpoint feature is the transition from the Asian continental interior to the Arctic Ocean and then to the North American continent, though much of this occurs at night on eastbound flights.