Seeing Ningbo from a planeup to 6 ★
Its port, merged with Zhoushan, handles more cargo tonnage than almost any other on Earth. Look for the 22-mile Hangzhou Bay Bridge snaking across open water to the north.
2 of our routes pass it. Zhejiang · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Hong Kong to Shanghai: sit on the right, 100 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong to Shanghai | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 100 min after takeoff |
| Shanghai to Hong Kong | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the climb, 16 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Ningbo from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Ningbo from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Ningbo at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.