Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chongqing to Urumqi. The right side captures the most dramatic scenery: the Jialing River and Chongqing's river valleys during departure, followed by views of the Daba Mountains, Qinling Mountains, and eventually the Tianshan Mountains' southern approaches during the long northwestern transit across central China.

During takeoff from Jiangbei (CKG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Jialing River valley and the urban sprawl of Chongqing's northern districts as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The river's distinctive meanders are visible during the initial climb-out phase. Notable sights include: Jialing River (flowing north-south through Chongqing), Chongqing urban core (Yuzhong District high-rises), Daba Mountains (distant northern horizon).

When landing at Diwopu (URC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Tianshan Mountains' northern foothills and the Urumqi basin during descent. The approach path from the southeast brings the dramatic mountain backdrop into clear view on the left side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Tianshan Mountains (northern rim of Urumqi basin), Urumqi urban sprawl (Diwopu district and surrounding development), Junggar Basin (arid steppe landscape).

The flight from Jiangbei (CKG) to Diwopu (URC) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Daba Mountains (northeast of Chongqing), then traverses the Qinling Mountains and Loess Plateau region. The aircraft passes over or near the Yellow River's middle course in Shaanxi Province, then continues northwest across the arid Gobi Desert and Junggar Basin before descending toward Urumqi. Right-side passengers will see the transition from humid subtropical river valleys to increasingly arid plateau and desert terrain.