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 Left Side is superior primarily for the stunning approach into Zhanjiang, offering panoramic views of Zhanjiang Bay, the iconic Bay Bridge, and the coastal wetlands of the Leizhou Peninsula.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the North China Plain into the rugged Taihang Mountains and the legendary Qinling range, which marks the climatic divide between North and South China.
The left side offers the best potential for viewing the Northern Lights during the long polar transit and typically provides a more dramatic perspective of the Manhattan skyline during the descent into JFK.
The right side is generally superior for the descent into Naha Airport, offering iconic views of the turquoise Kerama Islands and the striking coral reefs of the East China Sea just before touchdown.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Japanese Alps and a high probability of spotting Mount Fuji on the horizon during the descent phase into Nagoya.
The right side offers a superior view of China's diverse geography, including the Great Wall upon departure, the dramatic Qinling mountain range, and the snow-capped eastern edges of the Tibetan Plateau as you transition toward Southeast Asia.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Yan Mountain ridges, iconic Great Wall sections, and the vast transition into the Inner Mongolian grasslands.
The right side provides a front-row seat to China's geographical transitions, featuring prominent river crossings and the dramatic karst landscapes of the south.
The left side offers superior views of China's major water systems, including the Yellow River and the Yangtze River, culminating in a spectacular view of Dongting Lake during the descent into Changde.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the North China Plain into the rugged Qinling Mountains, including a potential glimpse of the iconic Mount Hua.
The right side provides a more dramatic perspective of China's diverse geography, featuring the rugged Taihang and Qinling mountain ranges, the winding Mekong River, and the best views of Bangkok's skyline on the final approach.
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular sequence of China's most iconic landscapes, starting with the winding Great Wall near Beijing and concluding with the deep, intricate erosion patterns of the Loess Plateau near Yan'an.