Passengers on the left side can admire the massive architectural scale of Terminal 3 and catch views of the Yan Mountains or distant Great Wall sections during northern departures.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Chinese mainland's evolving geography, the historical Wuyi mountain ranges, and a scenic approach over the Taiwan Strait into Taoyuan.
The right side provides more consistent views of prominent inland geography, including the Yangtze River crossing at Wuhan and the scenic Lushan mountain range, ending with a superior angle of the Pearl River Delta during descent.
The right side provides a superior land-based perspective, featuring the transition from the North China Plain to the rugged mountains of Zhejiang, including views of major rivers and the sacred Mount Tai.
The right side offers a superior perspective of China's iconic river systems, the historic Grand Canal, and the scenic Lake Tai during the descent into Shanghai's western suburbs.
The right side offers a more diverse visual experience, featuring the rugged mountains of Southern China, the scenic coastline of Central Vietnam, and a dramatic approach over the Titiwangsa Mountains of Malaysia.
The right side provides a superior aerial perspective of the Beijing city center upon departure and the dramatic, rugged topography of the Dabie Mountains during the cruise phase.
The left side offers superior views of the Bohai Sea coastline and a more scenic approach over the Yangtze River Delta and Chongming Island.
The left side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the industrial majesty of the Tianjin coastline, the silty waters of Bohai Bay, and the dramatic granite peaks of Laoshan Mountain during the final approach.
The left side offers superior views of the Seoul Metropolitan area upon entering Korean airspace and more dramatic perspectives of the rugged Taebaek and Sobaek mountain ranges during the descent.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Yanshan mountain transitions into the Inner Mongolian grasslands, culminating in a descent over the stunning Zhalong wetlands.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the vast North China Plain and the expansive Poyang Lake before the final descent into the mountains of Jiangxi.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers views of the sprawling Chinese coastal industrial hubs, the main island of Okinawa, and the stunning turquoise lagoons and coral reefs of the Mariana Islands during the final descent.