On the approach, the left side provides a stunning perspective of the rugged Lion Mountain and the lush, verdant landscapes of the Grand Port mountain range.
The left side offers a front-row seat to a spectacular sunrise over the Indian Ocean and generally provides better views of the turquoise lagoons and coral reefs of the Mauritian east coast during the final approach.
While both sides offer vast ocean views, the Left Side provides superior perspectives of the turquoise lagoons and coral reefs of Mauritius during the descent into MRU.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the African continent's most iconic geological features, including the Sahara, the Great Rift Valley, and the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, followed by the lush coastline of Madagascar.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Indian coastline during departure and provides the most dramatic views of the turquoise coral reefs and lagoons of Mauritius upon arrival.
The left side provides a superior perspective of the Nile River, the dramatic Ethiopian Highlands, and the stunning turquoise lagoons of northern Mauritius during the standard approach.
While both sides offer coastal views at the start and end, the Right Side provides a superior perspective of the iconic Le Morne Brabant and the spectacular southern coral reefs during the approach into Mauritius.
The right side offers a superior view of the Pearl River Delta upon departure and provides the most iconic aerial perspective of the northern Mauritius islets and the capital city, Port Louis, during the final approach.
The left side offers spectacular views of the Alps shortly after departure and is ideally positioned for a breathtaking sunrise over the Indian Ocean. It also provides the best perspective of the Mauritian coastline and its famous turquoise lagoons during the final approach.
While both sides offer stunning views of the turquoise lagoons upon departure and arrival, the right side provides a more iconic perspective of the Mauritian coastline, including the world-famous Γle aux Cerfs and the rugged eastern mountain ranges.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Mauritian coastline and its world-famous turquoise lagoons during the final approach, along with spectacular sunrise views over the open ocean.
The right side offers a superior view of Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah upon departure and the dramatic volcanic landscapes and Le Morne Brabant of Mauritius during the final approach.
While the majority of this trans-oceanic flight is over water, the Left Side is superior for the arrival phase, offering the most dramatic views of the Mauritian coral reefs and the lush, mountainous southern coastline.