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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
Expect views of the vast East China Sea, the coastline, and the sprawling layout of one of the world's busiest cargo hubs as you climb away from the shore.
Expect views of the vast East China Sea, the coastline, and the sprawling layout of one of the world's busiest cargo hubs as you climb away from the shore.
The Left Side is superior due to its trajectory over the high latitudes, offering spectacular views of the Kamchatka volcanoes, the Alaskan wilderness, and the potential for Aurora Borealis during the night portion of the flight.
The left side of the aircraft offers a spectacular panoramic view of the East China Sea coastline, the glittering megacities of the Pearl River Delta, and the tropical waters of the Gulf of Thailand on approach.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for observing the intricate coastline of eastern China, including major bridges, port cities, and the lush mountain ranges of the Fujian-Zhejiang border.
The left side offers spectacular views of the Qinling and Tianshan mountain ranges, the southern coastline of the Black Sea, and a breathtaking crossing of the Adriatic Sea before descending over the Apennines into Italy.
The left side offers a superior view of the majestic Qinling Mountains and the intricate terraced farming of the Loess Plateau, with better lighting for photography on westbound afternoon flights.
Flying northwest from Shanghai, the left side provides spectacular views of the Taihang Mountains and the deep-cut valleys of the Loess Plateau before crossing the Yellow River into Inner Mongolia.
The right side offers superior views of the Chinese coastline, the Pearl River Delta metropolitan area, the Vietnamese coast, and the urban sprawl of Kuala Lumpur upon arrival.
The right side offers a superior view of China's diverse inland geography, featuring the spectacular karst mountain formations of Guangxi and the winding Red River into Hanoi.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Yellow Sea coastline, the iconic islands of the Bohai Strait, and the industrial landscape of Dalian harbor.
The left side offers a stunning combination of the East China Sea coastline and a high probability of viewing the iconic limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay during the descent into Phuket.
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Lake Baikal, the vastness of the Central Siberian Plateau, and the best chance to witness the Aurora Borealis during night flights.
The Right Side is significantly better for this route, offering stunning views of the Chugoku mountains and the majestic Japanese Alps, including Mount Haku, as the plane descends into the Hokuriku region.