The right side tracks the East China coastline for much of the route, offering glimpses of harbor cities, river deltas, and island clusters, plus a strong Shanghai skyline approach — while the left side mostly shows inland hills and farmland with less variety.
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Flight Path
Shenzhen to Shanghai is 751 miles (1,209 km), a flight of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Fujian coastal hills and the Wuyi Mountains inland to the west, the Taiwan Strait and Xiamen's coastline, Zhoushan Archipelago, and Hangzhou Bay approaching Shanghai
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SZX
RIGHTDeparting SZX toward the south (summer configuration) or curving seaward shortly after takeoff gives a good look at Shenzhen Bay, the Pearl River Estuary, and the Hong Kong/Lantau skyline off to the right before the aircraft turns north toward Shanghai.
Landing at SHA
RIGHTApproaching SHA from the south over Hangzhou Bay, the right side offers views of the Yangtze Delta's braided waterways and, closer in, the Huangpu River and Shanghai's dense skyline including the Pudong towers before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Baoan (SZX) to Hongqiao International (SHA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Shenzhen to Shanghai. The right side tracks the East China coastline for much of the route, offering glimpses of harbor cities, river deltas, and island clusters, plus a strong Shanghai skyline approach — while the left side mostly shows inland hills and farmland with less variety.
What can I see during takeoff from Baoan in Shenzhen?
During takeoff from Baoan (SZX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing SZX toward the south (summer configuration) or curving seaward shortly after takeoff gives a good look at Shenzhen Bay, the Pearl River Estuary, and the Hong Kong/Lantau skyline off to the right before the aircraft turns north toward Shanghai. Notable sights include: Shenzhen Bay, Pearl River Estuary, Lantau Island, Hong Kong skyline.
What can I see when landing at Hongqiao International in Shanghai?
When landing at Hongqiao International (SHA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching SHA from the south over Hangzhou Bay, the right side offers views of the Yangtze Delta's braided waterways and, closer in, the Huangpu River and Shanghai's dense skyline including the Pudong towers before touchdown. Notable sights include: Hangzhou Bay, Yangtze River Delta, Huangpu River, Shanghai skyline (Pudong towers).
How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai?
The flight from Baoan (SZX) to Hongqiao International (SHA) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 751 miles (1,209 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Shenzhen to Shanghai flight path pass over?
Fujian coastal hills and the Wuyi Mountains inland to the west, the Taiwan Strait and Xiamen's coastline, Zhoushan Archipelago, and Hangzhou Bay approaching Shanghai