Seating on the right side provides views of Dalian's dense urban center and the industrial harbor when departing toward the east.
The left side offers a more consistent panoramic view of the Chinese coastline, the Bohai Strait, and the vast East China Sea, including the beautiful Zhoushan Archipelago.
The left side offers superior views of the Yellow River crossing and the lush, high-altitude terrain of the Shennongjia and Daba Mountains as the plane enters the Sichuan Basin.
The left side provides a superior view of the sprawling South Korean archipelago and the rugged coastline of the Jeollanam-do province during the final third of the flight.
The left side offers a superior mix of coastal geography and inland terrain, including the Bohai Sea coastline, the famous Panjin wetlands, and the transition into the rugged western Liaoning mountains.
The right side offers a more consistent view of the Chinese coastline, including the Dalian peninsula, the Shandong coast near Qingdao, and the expansive Yangtze River Delta.
The right side offers a superior mix of coastal geography, inland water bodies, and the dramatic approach over the Yangtze River delta, providing more visual variety than the open sea on the left.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the scenic Liaodong coastline upon departure, clearer views of the Changchun metropolitan area, and the majestic distant vistas of the Changbai mountain foothills.
The left side offers superior views of the Liaodong Peninsula's rugged coastline upon departure and the distant, intriguing mountain silhouettes of the North Korean coast before the final descent into Incheon.
The left side offers a superior mix of coastal geography, views of major maritime hubs like Qingdao, and the expansive Chao Lake upon the approach to Hefei.
The right side offers a more diverse visual experience, featuring the sprawling industrial ports of the Bohai Rim and the distant silhouettes of the Taihang Mountains during the final approach.
The right side offers a more scenic perspective of the Miaodao Archipelago during the crossing of the Bohai Strait and better views of the cultural landmarks near Xuzhou during the descent.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Yellow Sea coastline, the transition over the Yangtze River, and the expansive lake systems of Hubei province.