Passengers on the right side can enjoy sprawling views of the urban cityscape and the trendy Nimman district as the plane ascends over the valley.
The right side offers a superior visual journey, starting with views of Thailand's highest peaks near Chiang Mai and concluding with the breathtaking limestone karsts of Ang Thong National Marine Park upon descent into Koh Samui.
The right side offers an immediate, iconic view of Doi Suthep temple after takeoff and provides a superior perspective of the deep mountain valleys and the dramatic descent into Mae Hong Son.
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the iconic Doi Suthep mountain immediately after takeoff, the rugged Tenasserim mountain range along the Myanmar border mid-flight, and the spectacular limestone formations of Phang Nga Bay during the descent into Krabi.
The right side offers spectacular views of the rugged Tenasserim Hills, the Andaman Sea coastline, and the stunning islands of Langkawi and Penang during the descent.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic approach into the mountainous city of Chongqing, featuring the winding Yangtze River and the iconic karst topography of Guizhou.
The left side of the aircraft offers superior views of the dramatic karst topography in Southern China and the rugged mountain ranges of Northern Laos and Vietnam.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic karst peaks of Yunnan and Guizhou, and typically provides the best angle for viewing the Shanghai skyline (Lujiazui) and the Yangtze River mouth during the final approach.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the lush mountains of Southeast Asia to the snow-capped eastern Himalayan foothills and the rugged Qinling range.
The left side is generally superior for this route because it offers the most iconic views of the limestone karsts in Phang Nga Bay during the descent into Phuket, along with a broad perspective of the Gulf of Thailand's coastline.
The right side offers superior views of the winding Ping River, the impressive Bhumibol Dam reservoir, and the iconic urban sprawl of Bangkok during the final approach.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the tropical highlands of Thailand to the high-altitude Yunnan Plateau and the vast central Chinese river basins.
The right side offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the winding Mekong River and a superior perspective of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge and Lantau Island during the descent.