Choosing the left side offers a breathtaking view of the emerald Doi Suthep mountain and the shimmering Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple during the final approach.
The right side offers the most iconic views of Northern Thailand, including the peaks of the Thanon Thong Chai Range, a distant glimpse of Doi Inthanon, and the definitive aerial view of Doi Suthep temple as you descend into the Chiang Mai valley.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the eastern Himalayan foothills and the rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Hengduan Mountains in Yunnan, especially during the descent into Thailand.
The right side offers a superior view of Hangzhou's historic West Lake shortly after takeoff and the dramatic, high-altitude karst formations of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau during the cruise.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic high-altitude landscapes including the karst pillars of the Wuling Mountains and the deep river gorges of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
The right side offers a superior view of China's diverse geography, including the Great Wall upon departure, the dramatic Qinling mountain range, and the snow-capped eastern edges of the Tibetan Plateau as you transition toward Southeast Asia.
The left side provides a spectacular vantage point for the Ang Thong Marine Park shortly after takeoff and an iconic view of the Doi Suthep mountain range upon arrival in Chiang Mai.
The right side offers spectacular aerial views of the iconic limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay shortly after takeoff, followed by views of the Gulf of Thailand coastline and the verdant central plains.
The Left Side offers the most iconic views of the Andaman Sea's limestone formations upon departure and a dramatic view of the Doi Suthep mountain temple during the arrival into Chiang Mai.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Yunnan-Guizhou plateau and the iconic Doi Suthep mountain during the final approach into Chiang Mai.
The left side is generally superior for this route as it offers breathtaking views of the sunset during evening flights and a prime perspective of Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest peak, during the approach.
The left side is favored for its iconic views of the Mekong River crossing and the scenic approach into Chiang Mai, which often passes right by the famous Doi Suthep mountain.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of Thailand's changing landscape, transitioning from the sprawling ancient ruins of Ayutthaya to the jagged peaks of the northern highlands, including glimpses of Doi Inthanon.