Passengers departing to the north can catch glimpses of the Nanjing city skyline and the distant Yangtze River as the aircraft climbs.
The right side provides a superior view of the Chinese coastline during the cruise phase and offers a dramatic view of the Taiwan Strait and the western shores of Taiwan during the final approach.
The right side offers superior views of the rugged Dabie and Daba mountain ranges and provides a distant glimpse of the majestic Qinling Mountains without the glare of the southern sun.
The left side provides a more scenic entry into the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, offering views of iconic southern sacred mountains and deep inland lakes like Fuxian during the final approach.
The left side offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the winding Yangtze River, the vast freshwater systems of Jiangsu, and the rugged Yimeng Mountain ranges of southern Shandong.
The left side is generally superior as it offers a more direct view of the Yangtze River shortly after departure and provides a better perspective of the historical urban clusters in the Central Plains during the descent into Zhengzhou.