Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chengdu to Beijing. The takeoff climb over the Longquan Mountains provides more dramatic and sustained scenic value than the landing approach. The mountains are closer to the flight path during departure and offer better visual definition during the critical early climb phase.

During takeoff from Shuangliu (CTU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Longquan Mountains immediately east of Chengdu as the aircraft climbs northeast. The terrain rises distinctly on this side, providing clear visual separation from the flat Chengdu Plain to the west. Notable sights include: Longquan Mountains (eastern rim of Sichuan Basin), Chengdu urban sprawl (visible as grey-brown grid below), Min River valley threading through foothills, Qingbaijiang District industrial zone to the northeast.

When landing at Capital (PEK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Yanshan Mountains southwest of Beijing during descent. These mountains form a dramatic backdrop to the capital and are clearly visible during the final approach from the south. Notable sights include: Yanshan Mountains (southwest of Beijing), Ming Tombs area in the foothills, North China Plain extending eastward, Yongding River valley cutting through the mountains.

The flight from Shuangliu (CTU) to Capital (PEK) takes 2h 45m.

Qinling Mountains (southern boundary of North China Plain, crossed at cruising altitude around 32,000 feet), Shaanxi Province plateau terrain, Wei River valley, transition from Sichuan Basin's humid subtropical landscape to the drier North China Plain