Passengers on the left side can see the sprawling urban landscape of Hefei and the modern architecture of the airport's terminal during ascent.
The right side offers a superior view of the massive Chaohu Lake shortly after takeoff from Hefei and provides the most iconic views of the Incheon Bridge and Songdo's futuristic skyline during the landing approach.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the rugged mountainous terrain of central China and a breathtaking aerial view of the Leizhou Peninsula and the Haikou city skyline during the final approach.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for China's largest freshwater lake, iconic mountain ranges, and the major river systems of Jiangxi province before the descent into the Pearl River Delta.
The right side offers a more dramatic view as the flight transitions from the vast Jianghan Plain into the spectacular Wuling Mountain ranges and the unique karst pinnacles of eastern Guizhou.
The Left Side is preferred for its superior views of the northern Taiwan coastline, the Tamsui River estuary, and the lush volcanic peaks of Yangmingshan National Park during the final descent into Taoyuan.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the crossing of the Bohai Sea and the scenic approach over the Songhua River basin into Harbin.
The left side provides a superior perspective of the Yangtze River crossing, the vast Poyang Lake, and the sprawling urban landscape of the eastern Pearl River Delta.
The right side offers superior views of the Bohai Sea crossing and the intricate coastline of the Liaodong Peninsula, providing more visual variety than the inland plains on the left.
The left side offers superior views of China's largest freshwater lake, Poyang Lake, and the mist-covered peaks of the historic Lushan National Park during the mid-flight segment.
The left side of the aircraft offers a more diverse landscape, including distant views of the Dabie Mountains and a better perspective of the Huai River crossing.
The Right Side offers the best chance to spot the Grand Canal, the city of Tianjin, and a superior perspective of the Beijing city skyline during the standard approach to Capital International Airport.