At Lhasa Gonggar International Airport in Shannan (Gonggar): for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Yarlung Tsangpo River (visible winding through the valley below), Himalayan peaks to the southwest including Chomolhari massif, Lhasa city sprawl to the northwest, Gonggar County settlements in the immediate valley.

When taking off from Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Lhasa Gonggar Airport sits in the Yarlung Tsangpo River valley with the Himalayas dominating to the south and west. During typical northbound departures, the left side offers immediate views of the snow-capped peaks and the river valley's dramatic terrain, while the right side faces the flatter, less scenic plateau to the north. Notable sights include: Yarlung Tsangpo River (visible winding through the valley below), Himalayan peaks to the southwest including Chomolhari massif, Lhasa city sprawl to the northwest, Gonggar County settlements in the immediate valley.

When landing at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Lhasa Gonggar Airport sits in the Yarlung Tsangpo River valley with the Brahmaputra River running east-west. Standard approach vectors from the east bring aircraft over the river valley, and the right side offers superior views of the dramatic Himalayan foothills and the river's serpentine path through the high-altitude plateau terrain. Notable sights include: Yarlung Tsangpo River (Brahmaputra), Gonggar County settlements, eastern Himalayan foothills, high-altitude plateau terrain with sparse vegetation.

The best window seat at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Shannan (Gonggar) (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.