Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Altenrhein to Kathmandu. While takeoff offers Alpine scenery, the landing approach into Kathmandu provides the more dramatic and memorable views—the sudden emergence of the Himalayan range from the southern approach is spectacular. Left-side seats capture this signature moment.

During takeoff from St Gallen Altenrhein (ACH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Alps during climb-out heading southeast. The Appenzell Alps and St. Gallen region unfold below, with the Rhine Valley visible to the left as you gain altitude. Notable sights include: Appenzell Alps, Rhine Valley, Lake Constance (Bodensee) to the north, St. Gallen city.

When landing at Tribhuvan International (KTM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best views during descent into Kathmandu. You'll see the Himalayan range emerge dramatically as you approach from the south, with the Kathmandu Valley visible ahead and the Mahabharat Range in the foreground. Notable sights include: Himalayan range (including Langtang Himal and Gaurishankar peaks), Mahabharat Range, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati River.

The flight from St Gallen Altenrhein (ACH) to Tribhuvan International (KTM) takes Approximately 9.5 to 10.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the Balkans (Serbian and Bulgarian highlands), the Black Sea coast, Turkey (Anatolian Plateau and Taurus Mountains), the Levant region, and then over Iran and Afghanistan's Hindu Kush range before descending into the Kathmandu Valley. The most visually striking midpoint feature is the Hindu Kush and Pamir ranges as you approach Nepal from the northwest, visible roughly 2-3 hours before landing.