During the final approach, the right side offers views of the island's dramatic limestone cliffs and dense tropical rainforest contrasting with the deep blue Indian Ocean.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the isolated North Keeling Island shortly after takeoff and provides the most dramatic views of Flying Fish Cove and the rugged northern cliffs of Christmas Island during the approach.
The Left Side is generally preferred for the approach into Christmas Island, providing the best views of Flying Fish Cove and the island's dramatic limestone cliffs during the descent.