Passengers on the right side can see the vast coastline of the Bay of Bengal and the city's industrial landscape as the aircraft ascends.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic desert-meets-sea landscapes of the Makran Coast and provides a more frequent panoramic view of the Dubai skyline during the landing sequence.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Andaman Sea's turquoise waters, including the dramatic limestone karsts of Thailand and the scattered archipelagos of northern Malaysia.
The right side offers superior lighting for photography while traveling westbound and provides exceptional views of the Sundarbans mangroves and the dramatic Musandam Peninsula fjords.
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the vast Rub' al Khali desert and the stark volcanic landscapes of the Hijaz mountains before landing.
The right side is generally superior for this westward route as it avoids the harsh southern sun glare while offering views of the Sunderbans delta at takeoff and the iconic landmarks of Abu Dhabi, including Yas Island, during the descent.
The right side offers a superior view of the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta's intricate river systems and a dramatic entry into the UAE over the Hajar Mountains, with better lighting for afternoon flights.
The right side offers a superior mix of urban landmarks, massive river crossings, and a broader perspective of the intricate Bengal Delta plains.
The left side provides a superior perspective of the Bay of Bengal coastline and the immense river deltas that define the geography of Bangladesh.
The left side offers a superior view of the diverse inland geography, ranging from the rugged Arakan Mountains in Myanmar to the dense jungle ranges of the Thai-Myanmar border and the sprawling central plains of Thailand.
The right side offers superior views of the world's largest mangrove forest (Sundarbans), major Indian metropolitan areas like Kolkata and Mumbai, and a more direct view of the Muscat cityscape during the standard approach.