Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Beijing to Xi'an. While left seats offer good takeoff views of the Yanshan Mountains, right seats dominate the descent with superior views of the Wei River valley and Qinling Mountains—the most visually striking features of this route. The landing approach provides more dramatic and sustained scenery.

During takeoff from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the Yanshan Mountains as the aircraft climbs southwest from Beijing Daxing. The range forms a distinct ridge on the western horizon during initial climb, providing clear visual reference of the departure corridor. Notable sights include: Yanshan Mountains (southwest), Beijing urban sprawl (beneath and behind), Yongding River valley (visible as linear depression), Huailai County plains (middle distance to west).

When landing at Xianyang (XIY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide excellent views of the Wei River valley and the Qinling Mountains during descent into Xi'an. The Wei River is a major geographical reference point visible from altitude, and the Qinling range creates a dramatic southern boundary to the landing approach corridor. Notable sights include: Wei River (flowing east-west through landing approach), Qinling Mountains (southern horizon), Xi'an urban area (visible as dense grid pattern), Xianyang airfield vicinity (northern approach).

The flight from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Xianyang (XIY) takes 2h 15m.

Taihang Mountains (western edge, visible as distant ridge during cruise), Shanxi plateau transition zone, Yellow River valley (northern approach to Shaanxi province), loess plateau terrain with characteristic erosional gullies