Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tbilisi to Shanghai. The right side captures the dramatic Caucasus Mountains during departure, which is the most visually striking segment. While the landing approach into Shanghai offers urban interest, the mountain scenery on takeoff is more distinctive and memorable for scenic value.

During takeoff from Lochini (TBS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Caucasus Mountains immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs southeast from Tbilisi, and the Greater Caucasus range dominates the right horizon within minutes of takeoff. Notable sights include: Greater Caucasus Mountains (snow-capped peaks visible at 15,000+ ft), Mtkvari River valley below the airport, Tbilisi city sprawl to the left, foothills of the Lesser Caucasus to the southeast.

When landing at Shanghai Pudong International (PVG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Yangtze River and Shanghai's urban landscape during descent into Pudong. The aircraft approaches from the northwest, and the left side faces the river delta and city center. Notable sights include: Yangtze River estuary and delta (wide, muddy waterway), Huangpu River winding through Shanghai's Pudong district, East China Sea coastline to the east, Shanghai's high-rise skyline (Lujiazui financial district visible as a cluster of tall structures).

The flight from Lochini (TBS) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) takes Approximately 5 hours 45 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Caspian Sea (visible as a large body of water with no landmarks), then passes over the Turkmen and Uzbek steppes (flat, arid terrain with sparse settlements), the Tian Shan mountains on the eastern horizon (visible as a distant ridge), and finally enters Chinese airspace over the Tarim Basin and Gobi Desert before descending toward the Yangtze River delta. The Caspian crossing offers water views but limited scenic interest; the steppes are monotonous. Most of the flight occurs over relatively featureless terrain at cruise altitude.