Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Doha to Phuket. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise the route tracks southeast over the Indian subcontinent and Bay of Bengal, and the left side also faces generally south giving slightly better views of the Andaman Sea coastline as you descend into Thailand.

During takeoff from Doha International (DOH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Doha's main runway 34L/16R means northbound departures climb out over the city and swing east. A left seat gives you the Doha skyline including West Bay skyscrapers and the inner harbour as you bank southeast. The shallow turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf spread out clearly on the left side. Notable sights include: West Bay skyscraper cluster, Doha Corniche and inner harbour, shallow turquoise Persian Gulf shallows, Palm Tree Island.

When landing at Phuket International (HKT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Phuket's runway 09/27 means most arrivals from the north approach from the northeast and land heading west or southwest. A left seat on approach gives you the east coast of Phuket island, Phang Nga Bay's limestone karst islands, and the Andaman Sea spread out to the south. The dramatic karst towers of Phang Nga Bay are unmistakable from altitude. Notable sights include: Phang Nga Bay limestone karst towers, Phuket east coast and Chalong Bay, Andaman Sea western horizon, Ko Yao islands in Phang Nga Bay.

The flight from Doha International (DOH) to Phuket International (HKT) takes Approximately 6 hours 30 minutes.

The route crosses the Arabian Sea, passes over or near the western coast of India around Mumbai or Gujarat, crosses central India and the Deccan Plateau, then tracks over the Bay of Bengal before reaching the Malay Peninsula and descending toward the Andaman Sea and Phuket. The Bay of Bengal dominates the final third of the cruise, and on clear days the Andaman Islands may be visible as a thin chain of green specks far below.