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 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 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 right side offers a continuous view of the Chinese coastline, including the rugged Shandong Peninsula and the unique agricultural patterns of the Jiangsu delta.
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 superior vantage point for the dramatic approach into Shanghai, including views of the Hangzhou Bay Bridge and the sprawling Pudong skyline before touching down near the coast.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Chinese coastline and the spectacular Zhoushan Archipelago during the descent into Pudong.
The Right Side offers a superior perspective of the historic Grand Canal, major inland lakes, and the spectacular urban density of the Yangtze River Delta and Shanghai skyline during the approach.
The left side provides a breathtaking panorama of the Seto Inland Sea's islands and the iconic volcanic terrain of central and southern Kyushu shortly after takeoff.
The left side is superior for this route as it offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Hong Kong departure, the diverse inland topography of Fujian, and a high probability of seeing the iconic Shanghai skyline during the final approach into Pudong.
The left side provides the most dramatic scenery, starting with the iconic limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay upon takeoff and continuing with the spectacular mountainous terrain of Guangxi and the famous Guilin karst landscapes mid-flight.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for Japan's most iconic landmark, Mount Fuji, and follows the dramatic southern coastline of Honshu and Shikoku before crossing the East China Sea.