Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Beijing to Denpasar. Left seats provide superior views on both legs: Ming Tombs and mountains during northbound departure, and Mount Agung plus the Indian Ocean during the approach to Bali. The landing view is particularly rewarding.

During takeoff from Capital (PEK), sit on the Right side for the best views. PEK typically departs north or northeast on runways 01L/01R or 02L/02R. Right-side seats offer views of the Ming Tombs and Yanshan Mountains as the aircraft climbs northward, while left seats face the urban sprawl of Beijing's northern districts. Notable sights include: Ming Tombs (Sacred Valley), Yanshan Mountain Range, Jundu Mountains, North China Plain extending south toward central Beijing.

When landing at Bali International (DPS), sit on the Left side for the best views. DPS approaches from the south or southeast on runways 09L/09R or 10L/10R. Left-side seats during descent offer clear views of the Indian Ocean, the Bukit Peninsula, and Mount Agung (Bali's dominant volcano) rising inland. Right seats face the airport's industrial zone and less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Mount Agung (Bali's volcanic peak), Bukit Peninsula, Indian Ocean, Denpasar urban area.

The flight from Capital (PEK) to Bali International (DPS) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the South China Sea. Notable features include the Yangtze River Delta region visible during early climb (if departing northeast), the coastline of eastern China, the Taiwan Strait area (distant to the east), and the northern coast of the South China Sea with scattered islands. The Hainan Island region may be visible on southbound routes. As the aircraft approaches Indonesian airspace, the Sunda Strait and the northern coast of Java become visible, with Mount Krakatau potentially discernible in clear conditions. The flight concludes over the Bali Strait with views of Lombok Island to the east before final descent into Denpasar.