Departing passengers on the right side can observe the Mudanjiang River and the dense urban layout of the city center against the backdrop of the northern hills.
The left side provides the most scenic transition from the forested peaks of the Changbai Mountains to the rugged coastline of the Liaodong Peninsula and the iconic Laoshan Mountain near Qingdao.
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Changbai Mountain range shortly after takeoff, followed by a panoramic view of the industrial heartland of Liaoning and the sprawling North China Plain before crossing the Yangtze River.
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the rugged coastline of the Yellow Sea and the intricate network of islands surrounding the Korean Peninsula during the descent into Incheon.
The left side offers superior views of the volcanic Jingpo Lake shortly after departure, followed by the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Changbai Mountains and a stunning coastal approach over the Bohai Sea.
The left side provides a more dramatic coastal approach into the Liaodong Peninsula and better views of the rugged mountain terrain in the early phase of the flight.
The left side offers a dramatic perspective of the eastern Changbai Mountain foothills and the expansive Dahuofang Reservoir during the descent into Shenyang.