Passengers can enjoy sweeping views of Sandakan Bay and the dense tropical forests of Sabah, with the town's urban layout visible as the aircraft climbs.
The right side provides a legendary, up-close view of Mount Kinabalu, the highest peak in Southeast Asia outside the Himalayas, making it the clear choice for this short hop across Sabah.
The right side is the definitive choice for this route, primarily for the spectacular, albeit distant, view of Mount Kinabalu shortly after departure from Sandakan as the aircraft tracks westward across Borneo.
The right side offers a superior view of the iconic meandering Kinabatangan River and the dense, lush interior of the Sabah rainforest.
The Right Side offers superior views of the intricate Sulu Sea coastline, turquoise coral reefs, and the numerous small islands that dot the northern tip of Borneo as you approach Kudat.