Passengers on the right side will see the expansive Zuari River estuary and the Panjim coastline as the aircraft climbs over the Arabian Sea.
The left side provides a continuous panorama of the Arabian Sea and the serpentine Konkan coastline, culminating in a spectacular view of the Mumbai skyline and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link upon approach.
The left side offers a superior visual experience, tracking the stunning Arabian Sea coastline and providing a potential bird's-eye view of the Mumbai metropolitan skyline and the Gulf of Khambhat.
While both sides offer stunning views, the Right Side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic Western Ghats (Sahyadri Range), including lush plateaus, deep valleys, and historic hill forts as the plane turns inland toward Pune.
The right side offers a superior view of the high-altitude Hindu Kush mountain range and the dramatic transition from the Indian subcontinent to the Russian heartland, all while staying in the shade during the afternoon sun.
The left side is generally superior for the approach into Dubai, offering the most iconic views of the world-famous skyline, including the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah, depending on the arrival pattern.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Musandam Peninsula fjords, the glittering UAE coastline including Dubai's skyline, and the iconic West Bay skyline of Doha during the final approach.
The right side offers a comprehensive tour of India's interior geography, featuring the lush Sahyadri escarpments, major river systems of Central India, and the ancient Aravalli ridges during the descent into Delhi.
The Left side offers the most dramatic views of the Mormugao peninsula and the twin river estuaries of Goa upon takeoff, followed by a superior angle of the Sahyadri mountain ridges.
The right side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Western Ghats and offers the best views of the massive reservoirs and southern urban sprawl upon arrival in Hyderabad.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the rugged, dramatic coastline of Iran, the strategic Strait of Hormuz, and unique island formations that are significantly more scenic than the open sea visible from the left.
The right side offers superior views during the approach phase, featuring the dramatic limestone cliffs of the Musandam Peninsula and the expansive skylines of Sharjah and nearby Dubai.
The left side is generally superior as it offers a more expansive view of the Goa coastline during the initial climb and typically provides a better angle of the Bay of Bengal coastline and Pulicat Lake when descending into Chennai.