The right side offers a spectacular view of the dense Bangkok skyline and the winding Chao Phraya River, especially when approaching from the north.
The left side offers a world-class view of the Himalayan range, including Mount Everest, immediately after takeoff from Kathmandu, followed by the lush landscapes of Myanmar and Thailand.
The right side is the definitive choice for this route, offering an iconic view of Mount Fuji shortly after takeoff and a stunning panorama of the Japanese Alps and Southeast Asian highlands.
The right side offers an unparalleled vantage point of the world's highest mountain ranges, including the Tian Shan and distant views of the Himalayas, followed by the lush river valleys of Myanmar and the sprawling approach into Bangkok.
The right side offers a superior panoramic view of the 'Roof of the World,' including the Pamir and Himalayan massifs, as well as the dramatic desert landscapes of Western China.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic peaks of the Himalayas to the north and the vast transition from European mountains to Central Asian steppes.
The left side is the premier choice for this route as it typically offers the best view of Mount Fuji and the sprawling Tokyo metropolis, followed by the dramatic coastline of Vietnam and the high mountains of Taiwan.
The left side is superior for sunset viewing on the typical afternoon departures from Melbourne, providing a spectacular horizon over the Indian Ocean and closer proximity to the Indonesian volcanic chain.
The left side offers superior views of the Pearl River Delta at takeoff, the lush Vietnamese coastline, and a spectacular entry into the Gulf of Thailand during the final approach.
The Right Side is typically superior for this route, offering iconic views of the Dubai skyline including the Burj Khalifa shortly after takeoff, followed by the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Thailand and the coastline during the descent into Bangkok.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the snow-capped giants of the Hengduan Mountains, including the majestic Gongga Shan, and the dramatic gorges of the Lancang (Mekong) River.
The left side is the clear winner for its unparalleled views of the high-altitude mountain ranges of Central Asia and the spectacular sunrise over the Bay of Bengal during typical overnight schedules.
The left side of the aircraft offers iconic views of the Sydney Harbour upon departure, spectacular volcanic peaks across the Indonesian archipelago, and the sprawling urban landscape of Bangkok during the final approach.