Passengers on the left enjoy views of Naha's city center, the busy port area, and the iconic Shuri Castle area as the plane ascends.
The left side offers a spectacular departure over the coral-fringed Kerama Islands and a more scenic approach into Shanghai, featuring the dense island clusters of the Zhoushan Archipelago and the massive Yangshan Port.
The left side offers a stunning sequence of the Ryukyu Islands shortly after takeoff and a spectacular view of Sado Island during the descent into Niigata.
The left side provides a spectacular panoramic tour of the Japanese archipelago, including the emerald Amami Islands, the rugged southern coastline of Shikoku, and the scenic Kii Peninsula before entering Ise Bay.
The right side provides a front-row seat to the Ryukyu island chain and the spectacular volcanic geography of southern Kyushu, including the perfectly conical Mt. Kaimon.
The left side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the turquoise coral reefs of the Kerama Islands shortly after takeoff and a spectacular parallel view of Taiwan's towering Central Mountain Range during the descent into Taichung.
The left side offers a stunning sequence of the Ryukyu archipelago, including the UNESCO-listed Yakushima, and detailed views of the rugged Shikoku coastline and mountains.
The right side offers a more diverse range of sights, including the scenic Jeju Island in the Yellow Sea and the impressive industrial coastline of the Bohai Sea as you approach the capital.