The descent offers a world-famous approach directly over the turquoise waters and white sands of Mai Khao Beach, providing a stunning perspective of the island's shoreline.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Yunnan Highlands to the Andaman Sea, culminating in the spectacular limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay during descent.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the world-famous limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay during the final descent into Phuket.
While both sides offer coastal views of Western Australia, the Right Side is the clear winner for the approach into Phuket, offering iconic views of the Phang Nga Bay limestone karsts and the Thai coastline.
The right side offers a world-class aerial view of Phang Nga Bay's limestone karsts and the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea during the final descent into Phuket.
The left side offers a stunning maritime perspective, featuring the urban layout of Penang, the jewel-like Langkawi islands, and the dramatic limestone formations of Phang Nga Bay during the final approach.
The left side is superior for this route as it offers a front-row seat to the stunning limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay during the descent into Phuket, along with views of the Mekong Delta and Manila's historic bay area.
The right side provides a continuous panorama of the Malay Peninsula's western coastline, featuring major cities, mountainous islands, and the spectacular limestone formations of Phang Nga Bay during the descent into Phuket.
The left side is favored primarily for the spectacular final approach into Phuket, which often features the world-famous limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, alongside excellent views of Hong Kong's southern islands after departure.
The right side offers a superior sequence of views, starting with the Melbourne city skyline, followed by the dramatic volcanic chains of Java and the iconic limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay on the final approach into Phuket.
The left side is superior primarily for the spectacular descent into Phuket, offering unparalleled views of the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay and the emerald waters of the Andaman Sea.
The right side offers a superior journey through China's diverse geography, including the Taihang and Qinling mountain ranges, and provides a spectacular sunset view over the Andaman Sea during the descent.
The left side is the clear winner for this route as it provides a spectacular aerial view of the iconic limestone karsts and emerald waters of Phang Nga Bay during the descent into Phuket.