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 offers a spectacular view of the Seto Ohashi Bridge immediately after takeoff, followed by the dramatic volcanic peaks of Western Kyushu and the sprawling Yangtze River Delta upon arrival in Shanghai.
The right side offers a superior transition of landscapes, from the frozen expanse of the Hudson Bay to the rugged Siberian peaks and the intricate patterns of the Yangtze River delta.
The right side provides a superior perspective of the East China Sea islands and a high probability of seeing the iconic Shanghai Pudong skyline and the massive Yangtze River delta during the descent.
The right side offers a front-row seat to Taiwan's majestic Central Mountain Range and the highest peaks in East Asia during the first half, followed by a scenic view of the island clusters in the East China Sea during descent.
The left side offers a superior mix of tropical island departures, the rugged coastal mountain ranges of Fujian, and the potential for a spectacular view of the Shanghai city skyline during the descent into Pudong.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the majestic Qinling Mountain range, the natural geographic boundary between North and South China, and typically provides a more dramatic perspective of the Yangtze River Delta on approach.
The left side offers superior views of the Yangtze River as it meanders across Central China, followed by stunning urban vistas of Nanjing and the iconic Shanghai skyline during the approach into Pudong.
The left side offers a spectacular vantage point for the coastline of the Bohai Sea and the dramatic transition of the Yangtze River estuary into the East China Sea.
The left side provides an unparalleled vantage point of the Himalayan range and the stark, high-altitude beauty of the Tibetan Plateau before descending into the Yangtze River delta.
The right side offers a superior mix of natural and engineered wonders, including the Anhui mountain ranges, the winding Qiantang River, and a spectacular approach over Hangzhou Bay.
The right side offers superior views of the majestic Yangtze River winding through central China, the sprawling urban centers of Wuhan, and the beautiful Taihu Lake during the descent into Shanghai.
The left side of the aircraft offers a more dynamic view of the Asian mainland, including the bustling coastlines of Vietnam and China, as well as the dense urban sprawl of major hubs like Hong Kong and Xiamen.