About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Venezia Tessera (VCE) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Venice to Shanghai. Left seats capture the dramatic Venetian Lagoon departure and the visually striking Shanghai approach with the Huangpu River bend and Pudong skyline. The landing view is more distinctive than the takeoff, making left the overall advantage.
What can I see during takeoff from Venezia Tessera in Venice?
During takeoff from Venezia Tessera (VCE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Venice typically departs runway 04L/R heading northeast. Right-side seats offer immediate views of the Venetian Lagoon's intricate island network and the Adriatic coast receding eastward. Left seats face inland toward the flat Veneto plain with minimal visual interest. Notable sights include: Venetian Lagoon (islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello visible as small clusters), Adriatic Sea, Lido barrier island, mainland Venice city grid.
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. Shanghai Pudong typically lands runway 08L/R heading east. Left-side seats during approach offer views of the Huangpu River's dramatic bend, Pudong's high-rise skyline, and the Yangtze River estuary. Right seats face the industrial western suburbs with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Huangpu River with its characteristic oxbow bend, Pudong financial district skyline (Oriental Pearl Tower visible as a needle-like structure), Yangtze River estuary, Hangzhou Bay to the south.
How long is the flight from Venice to Shanghai?
The flight from Venezia Tessera (VCE) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) takes Approximately 11-12 hours.
What does the Venice to Shanghai flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Alps (visible as a white ridge during early climb, roughly 1.5 hours out), then the Danube valley, Black Sea coast, Caucasus Mountains (distant southern horizon), Caspian Sea, Central Asian steppes, and finally the Tian Shan mountains before descending into the Yangtze River delta. The Caspian Sea crossing offers 2-3 hours of open water views around the 6-hour mark. The approach to the Tian Shan mountains (visible as a distant ridge 4-5 hours before landing) marks entry into Chinese airspace.