During departure, the right side provides panoramic views of the Tsing Ma Bridge and the distant, dense skyscrapers of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.
The right side of the aircraft offers one of the most iconic aerial views in global aviation: the majestic Himalayan mountain range, including Mount Everest, during the descent into Kathmandu.
The left side provides a scenic journey past the mountains of Taiwan and along the southern coast of Japan, climaxing with a spectacular view of Mount Fuji shortly before landing.
The right side provides an unparalleled panorama of the Himalayan mountain range, including distant views of some of the world's highest peaks like Everest and Kanchenjunga.
The left side offers unparalleled views of the massive Tianshan mountain range and the northern edges of the Tibetan Plateau, providing a dramatic backdrop of snow-capped peaks for most of the flight.
The right side is highly recommended for the spectacular views of the Dead Sea and Jerusalem during the descent into Tel Aviv.
The left side offers a superior perspective during the descent into Kunming, featuring the massive Dianchi Lake and the dramatic cliffs of the Western Hills, coupled with views of Macao after departure.
The right side offers a superior sequence of volcanic peaks through the Philippines and spectacular views of the coral reefs in the Gulf of Papua during the final approach into Port Moresby.
The right side of the aircraft offers the most comprehensive views of the Japanese archipelago, including the southern volcanic regions, the central Honshu coastline, and iconic peaks as the flight tracks northeast toward Hokkaido.
The Right Side is superior for its iconic aerial views of Hong Kong's skyline during takeoff and the stunning panorama of Taihu Lake and Suzhou's canal network during the descent.
The left side is superior for its unparalleled views of the Swiss Alps during the final approach into Zurich, coupled with distant views of the Himalayan range and the Caucasus mountains during transit.
The right side is superior for this route as it offers the iconic aerial view of the active Sakurajima volcano and the beautiful Ryukyu island chain during the descent.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic mountain ranges of Southwest China and the edges of the Tibetan Plateau, followed by the stark beauty of the Iranian coastline and the Persian Gulf on approach.