Passengers can see the historic St. Thomas Mount and the dense urban sprawl of Chennai as the plane ascends over the Tirusulam hills.
The left side offers superior views of the rugged mountain ranges across Myanmar and Laos, combined with the most iconic views of the Hong Kong skyline during a typical approach into HKG from the east.
The left side offers unparalleled views of the Rub' al Khali's vast orange dunes and the rugged coastal cliffs where the Arabian Sea meets the peninsula.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Nilgiri Mountains and the lush, mist-covered peaks of the Western Ghats before descending into the tropical landscape of the Malabar coast.
The Right Side offers a spectacular view of the Mergui Archipelago and the pristine coastline of the Andaman Sea before approaching Bangkok.
The right side offers a dramatic perspective of the Nilgiri Mountains and the iconic coastal backwaters during the final descent into Kochi.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Mauritian coastline and its world-famous turquoise lagoons during the final approach, along with spectacular sunrise views over the open ocean.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Malaysian coastline, mountainous terrain of the Malay Peninsula, and the final approach into Singapore's scenic Johor Strait.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of Reunion Island's volcanic topography upon arrival and a superior perspective of the Coromandel Coast during departure from Chennai.
The left side offers the most dramatic views when crossing from the Andaman Sea into Southeast Asia, featuring the rugged Mergui Archipelago and the dense jungle of the Tenasserim Hills.
The left side offers a more scenic approach into Ahmedabad, featuring views of the Western Ghats foothills and the industrial coastline of Gujarat, while keeping the sun at your back during morning flights.
The Left Side offers a superior view of the Chennai coastline during takeoff and the sprawling Bangalore cityscape, including the massive Electronic City tech hub, during the final approach into Kempegowda International Airport.
The Right Side (Starboard) is generally preferred for this route as it offers better perspectives of the Western Indian coastline during departure and provides a chance to glimpse the shimmering waters and urban architecture along the Persian Gulf during the approach into Kuwait.