Passengers on the left side can often see the dense urban landscape of Shanghai and the winding Huangpu River as the plane aligns with the coastal runways.
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular coastal views, the Taiwan Strait, and a stunning approach over the East China Sea islands and the Yangtze River estuary.
The right side offers unparalleled views of China's most dramatic northern terrain, including the continuous snow-capped ridges of the Tian Shan and Qilian mountain ranges, plus a high probability of seeing the Shanghai skyline on approach.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic terrain on Earth, including the towering peaks of the Karakoram range and the ethereal landscapes of the Tibetan Plateau.
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the 'Ring of Fire,' featuring the dramatic glaciers of the Alaskan panhandle and the spectacular volcanic peaks of the Kamchatka Peninsula.
The right side is significantly more scenic, offering an immediate look at Tianmen Mountain after takeoff and passing near some of China's most famous natural landmarks like Mount Huang and Poyang Lake.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the world's most formidable mountain systems, including the Pamirs and the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, alongside striking desert patterns in Iran.
The right side offers a superior view of China's diverse geography, featuring the majestic Changbai Mountains shortly after takeoff and the scenic coastlines of the Liaodong and Shandong peninsulas before the final approach over the Yangtze Delta.
The Right Side offers superior views of the towering, snow-capped Qilian Mountains and the intricate, terraced landscapes of the Loess Plateau before descending into the Yangtze River Delta.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Caucasus and Tian Shan mountain ranges, followed by a scenic approach over the Yangtze River delta under the morning sun.
The right side provides the most iconic views of Japan's interior, including a high-altitude perspective of Mount Fuji and the snow-capped Japanese Alps before crossing the East China Sea.
The right side offers a superior variety of geographic features, including an immediate view of the Alps after takeoff and the dramatic mountain ranges of Central Asia during the cruise phase.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic Caucasus and Tian Shan mountain ranges, the southern Caspian Sea, and the scenic descent over the Yangtze River delta into Shanghai.