About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Shanghai. The left side wins overall. While the right side is better at takeoff, the left side delivers the more dramatic payoff on approach into Shanghai with the Yangtze delta, Chongming Island, and the Pudong skyline. During the cruise over the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait, the left side also tracks closer to the Vietnamese and Chinese coastlines, offering occasional coastal glimpses.
What can I see during takeoff from Singapore Changi in Singapore?
During takeoff from Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Changi typically departs on runway 02C/02L heading north, so the right (east) side gives you views over the Strait of Singapore and the southern islands like Sentosa and Batam. You also get a clear look back at the dense urban core of Singapore as the aircraft banks northward. Notable sights include: Sentosa Island, Batam Island (Indonesia), Singapore CBD skyline, Strait of Singapore shipping lanes.
What can I see when landing at Shanghai Pudong International in Shanghai?
When landing at Shanghai Pudong International (PVG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Pudong typically lands on runway 34L/34R heading south, so the left (east) side gives you the Huangpu River delta, the Pudong skyline including the Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower, and the vast Yangtze River mouth. The right side faces inland toward flat agricultural Jiangsu province with little of interest. Notable sights include: Huangpu River, Pudong skyline (Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower), Yangtze River mouth, Chongming Island.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Shanghai?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) takes Approximately 5 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Singapore to Shanghai flight path pass over?
The route tracks north-northeast over the South China Sea, passing west of the Philippines. Around the midpoint you cross the Taiwan Strait between mainland Fujian province and Taiwan — on a clear day the mountainous spine of Taiwan's Central Mountain Range (peaks above 12,000 ft) may be visible to the right. The route then crosses the Zhejiang and Jiangsu coastal plains before descending into the Yangtze delta. The South China Sea below is open ocean for much of the flight with little surface detail at cruise altitude.