Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Guangzhou to Kathmandu. While takeoff favors the left, the landing approach into Kathmandu—the primary scenic highlight—strongly favors the right side. The dramatic Himalayan foothills and valley approach dominate the experience, making right seats the better overall choice.

During takeoff from Baiyun (CAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the Pearl River Delta's waterways and industrial landscape immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs northwest, and left-side passengers see the river system, Guangzhou's urban sprawl, and the transition to rural Guangdong province. Notable sights include: Pearl River Delta waterways, Guangzhou urban districts, Foshan industrial areas, rural rice paddies and fish ponds of Guangdong.

When landing at Tribhuvan International (KTM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide excellent views during the descent into Kathmandu. The aircraft approaches from the south, and right-side passengers see the Himalayan foothills rising dramatically, the Kathmandu Valley floor, and the city nestled in the valley. Notable sights include: Himalayan foothills and ridgelines, Kathmandu Valley basin, Kathmandu city sprawl, Bagmati River valley.

The flight from Baiyun (CAN) to Tribhuvan International (KTM) takes 3h 15m.

The flight path crosses central Guangxi province (karst limestone hills and river valleys), then transitions into Yunnan province's mountainous terrain. The Yunnan-Myanmar border region shows dramatic elevation changes. As the aircraft approaches Nepal, it crosses into the Tibetan Plateau's southern edge, with increasing elevation and the Himalayan range becoming visible on the horizon approximately 45 minutes before landing. The Brahmaputra River valley and its tributaries are visible in the final descent phase.