The right side captures Taipei's volcanic terrain and river mouth during takeoff and the Zhoushan Islands and Yangtze delta during descent, while the left side is dominated by open, featureless stretches of the Taiwan Strait and East China Sea for nearly the entire flight.
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Flight Path
Taipei to Shanghai is 421 miles (677 km), a flight of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Open water of the Taiwan Strait transitioning into the East China Sea, with no land visible for most of the cruise phase
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from TPE
RIGHTDeparting TPE on the northeast-facing runway, the aircraft banks toward the Taipei Basin before turning north for Shanghai, putting Yangmingshan's volcanic peaks and the Danshui River mouth on the right side. The left side only shows the flat Taoyuan coastal plain and open Taiwan Strait.
Landing at PVG
RIGHTOn approach to PVG from the south, the descent path crosses Hangzhou Bay, and the Zhoushan Archipelago's scattered islands are visible off the right side just before the aircraft lines up with the north-south runways. The left side shows only the flat, undifferentiated Yangtze delta farmland.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Shanghai. The right side captures Taipei's volcanic terrain and river mouth during takeoff and the Zhoushan Islands and Yangtze delta during descent, while the left side is dominated by open, featureless stretches of the Taiwan Strait and East China Sea for nearly the entire flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Chiang Kai Shek International in Taipei?
During takeoff from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing TPE on the northeast-facing runway, the aircraft banks toward the Taipei Basin before turning north for Shanghai, putting Yangmingshan's volcanic peaks and the Danshui River mouth on the right side. The left side only shows the flat Taoyuan coastal plain and open Taiwan Strait. Notable sights include: Yangmingshan (Datun volcanic group), Taipei Basin, Danshui River mouth, Taiwan Strait coastline.
What can I see when landing at Shanghai Pudong International in Shanghai?
When landing at Shanghai Pudong International (PVG), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to PVG from the south, the descent path crosses Hangzhou Bay, and the Zhoushan Archipelago's scattered islands are visible off the right side just before the aircraft lines up with the north-south runways. The left side shows only the flat, undifferentiated Yangtze delta farmland. Notable sights include: Zhoushan Archipelago, Hangzhou Bay, Yangtze River Delta wetlands, Pudong industrial coastline.
How long is the flight from Taipei to Shanghai?
The flight from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 421 miles (677 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Taipei to Shanghai flight path pass over?
Open water of the Taiwan Strait transitioning into the East China Sea, with no land visible for most of the cruise phase