Passengers on the left side can often see the sprawling urban landscape and the iconic golden Shwedagon Pagoda shimmering in the distance as the aircraft climbs away from the city.
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Mergui Archipelago, featuring over 800 untouched islands and vibrant coral reefs in the Andaman Sea.
The right side provides the most iconic views of the route, specifically the expansive Inle Lake and the vibrant agricultural tapestry of the Shan Plateau during the descent.
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Mergui Archipelago, one of the world's most pristine island chains, followed by the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea and the dense shipping traffic of the Strait of Malacca.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Shan Plateau escarpment and the rugged mountain terrain of Kachin State as you head north.
The left side is superior for this route because it offers a direct view of the Irrawaddy River meanders for most of the journey and provides the iconic 'sea of temples' panorama as the aircraft aligns for the approach into Nyaung-U.
The right side of the aircraft offers a superior view of the diverse landscapes, including the intricate Irrawaddy Delta, the rugged Arakan Mountains, and a clearer perspective of the Sundarbans mangrove forests upon approach into Kolkata.
The left side is superior for its dramatic views of the eastern Himalayan foothills, the rugged Hengduan Mountains, and the striking geological formations of the Loess Plateau as you head north.
The left side offers a stunning perspective of the Southeast Asian interior, the iconic limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay, and the massive urban sprawl of the Pearl River Delta including Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Gulf of Martaban's turquoise waters, a distant view of Bangkok's skyline, and a spectacular approach over the sprawling, vein-like network of the Mekong Delta.
The left side offers the most iconic views of the Bay of Bengal coastline and the pristine white sands of Ngapali Beach during the final approach into Thandwe.
The right side offers a superior sequence of diverse geographic transitions, including the lush Irrawaddy Delta, the vast Indian interior, the Mumbai megalopolis, and the dramatic coastline of the UAE and Oman before landing.
The left side offers a spectacular vantage point for viewing the rugged Tanintharyi mountain range and the intricate river deltas along the eastern coastline.