Passengers on the right side will enjoy sweeping views of the rugged Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and the expanding Kunming metropolitan area as the aircraft climbs away from the airport.
The right side offers spectacular views of the rugged Hengduan Mountains and the dramatic gorges of the Mekong and Salween rivers before descending into the pagoda-dotted plains of central Myanmar.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic 'Three Parallel Rivers' geography, including the spectacular Cangshan mountain range and the deep-cut gorges of the Lancang and Nu rivers.
The right side offers spectacular views of Dianchi Lake immediately after takeoff, followed by a parallel view of the winding Mekong River and the misty peaks of Northern Laos.
The right side offers spectacular views of the dramatic Lancang and Nu River canyons in Yunnan and a superior perspective of the Shwedagon Pagoda during the approach into Yangon.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Yangtze River crossings and a breathtaking approach over the Yellow Sea and the massive Jiaozhou Bay Bridge.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic transition from the lush Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau to the rugged Qinling Mountains and the iconic terraced patterns of the Loess Plateau.
The left side provides a superior view of the iconic Qionghai Lake and the Luoji Mountain range during the descent into Xichang, offering a classic perspective of the city's geography.
The right side offers a superior view of the high-altitude Dianchi Lake upon departure, the dramatic karst formations of Guizhou, and a closer approach to the scenic Mingyue Mountain range near the destination.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic transition from the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau into the high peaks of the Qinling Mountains, providing a clear look at the snowy ridges during winter and the vast Sichuan Basin.
The Left Side (A) offers the most dramatic views of the transition from the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau to the rugged Wuling Mountains and the iconic Yangtze River gorges near the destination.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic Qinling Mountains, the natural geographic divide of China, and the scenic descent near the Yellow River.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of Kunming's Dianchi Lake immediately after departure, followed by excellent perspectives of the winding Lancang (Mekong) River and the lush tropical landscapes of Northern Laos.