Passengers can enjoy sweeping views of the Urumqi skyline and the towering, snow-capped Tianshan Mountains situated to the south of the airport.
The left side offers the most spectacular and sustained views of the Tianshan mountain range immediately after takeoff, followed by the diverse geological textures of the Central Asian deserts.
The left side offers unparalleled, close-up views of the dramatic Tianshan mountain peaks and their massive glaciers for the duration of the flight.
The right side offers spectacular, sustained views of the massive Qilian Mountain range and the high-altitude geography of the Hexi Corridor, culminating in the unique textures of the Loess Plateau.
The left side provides a continuous panorama of the majestic Tianshan Mountains and the dramatic transition into the fertile Fergana Valley.
The left side provides a superior view of the vast Ulungur Lake and the dramatic contrast between the Gurbantรผnggรผt Desert dunes and the rising Altai peaks during the descent.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Bogda Peak early in the flight, the southern ridges of the Qilian Mountains, and the expansive Qinling range, alongside better views of the Yangtze River during the descent.