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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Passengers can see the historic St. Thomas Mount and the dense urban sprawl of Chennai as the plane ascends over the Tirusulam hills.
Passengers can see the historic St. Thomas Mount and the dense urban sprawl of Chennai as the plane ascends over the Tirusulam hills.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the Indian coastline, the historic Adam's Bridge crossing, and the diverse inland landscapes of Sri Lanka's western regions.
The right side offers a superior view of the lush Western Ghats and the Kerala coastline before providing the iconic approach over the Maldivian atolls.
The right side offers the most iconic arrival experience, providing a front-row seat to the Dubai skyline, the Burj Khalifa, and the man-made islands during the standard approach over the Persian Gulf.
The right side offers a continuous view of the Bay of Bengal coastline, including the iconic Sriharikota spaceport and the dramatic approach into Visakhapatnam's harbor.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most dramatic geographic features of this transcontinental route, including the rugged Hindu Kush, the vast Caspian Sea, and the snow-capped Caucasus Mountains.
The Right Side is preferred as it offers superior views of the dramatic Al Hajar Mountains upon entering the Arabian Peninsula and typically provides a better angle of the Abu Dhabi skyline and the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during the final descent into AUH.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Nilgiri Mountains and the massive Mettur Dam reservoir, providing more dramatic topographical variation compared to the southern plains.
The right side offers spectacular views of the UAE coastline, including the world-famous Dubai skyline and man-made islands, followed by a scenic approach over the Persian Gulf's turquoise reefs.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Musandam Peninsula fjords, the glittering UAE coastline including potential views of Dubai, and the iconic man-made islands of Doha during the final approach.
The left side offers a more dramatic and diverse visual experience, featuring the lush peaks of the Western Ghats followed by the spectacular red dunes of the Empty Quarter and the unique archipelago of Bahrain on approach.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Malaysian coastline, the central mountain ranges, and the iconic Kuala Lumpur skyline, including the Petronas Towers during specific approach patterns.
The left side of the aircraft offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Coromandel Coast, featuring the deep blue of the Bay of Bengal and the intricate waterways of the Kaveri Delta.