To MAA?

The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Al Hajar Mountains in Oman and a more scenic entry into the Indian subcontinent over the lush Western Ghats.

The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Nilgiri Mountains (the Blue Mountains) and the high-altitude hill stations of the Eastern Ghats, followed by the sprawling urban landscape of Chennai during the approach.

The right side is generally superior for capturing the iconic Dubai skyline upon departure and the lush greenery of the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills as you enter the Indian subcontinent.

The Left Side is superior for its dramatic coastal finale, offering views of the vast Pulicat Lake and the Bay of Bengal coastline during the descent into Chennai.

The right side offers a superior mix of diverse terrain, including the dramatic Tenasserim mountain range and the rugged Myanmar coastline, followed by a scenic approach into Chennai over the Pulicat Lake area.

The right side is superior for this route because it offers views of Mauritius shortly after departure and, more importantly, provides a stunning perspective of the Chennai coastline, Marina Beach, and the Bay of Bengal during the descent into MAA.

The left side provides a more scenic perspective of the Andaman Islands and the famous Chennai coastline upon arrival.

The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Omani coastline, the lush Malabar coast, and the transition across the Western Ghats into the Tamil Nadu plains.

The left side offers superior views of the modern Doha skyline upon departure, the dramatic fjords of the Musandam Peninsula, and the lush greenery of the Western Ghats when entering Indian airspace.

The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Western Ghats mountain range shortly after takeoff and the scenic Eastern Ghats hills like the Shevaroys near Salem during the cruise phase.

The left side is generally preferred for this eastbound journey as it faces north, away from the direct southern sun, providing better lighting for photography of the Arabian deserts and the northern Indian landscape. It also offers potential views of the UAE coastline and the sprawling city of Chennai upon approach.

The left side is generally superior as it offers a more expansive view of the Goa coastline during the initial climb and typically provides a better angle of the Bay of Bengal coastline and Pulicat Lake when descending into Chennai.