Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phuket to Shanghai. The right side captures the most dramatic scenery: Phang Nga Bay's iconic karsts during takeoff and the Yangtze River delta's scale during descent. While landing favors the left, the takeoff views are more visually distinctive and memorable.

During takeoff from Phuket International (HKT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Andaman Sea and Phang Nga Bay's limestone karsts during the initial northeastward climb. The dramatic geology is most visible on the right as the aircraft banks away from Phuket International. Notable sights include: Phang Nga Bay limestone formations, Andaman Sea coastline, Phuket town and harbor, Phang Nga Province mangrove inlets.

When landing at Shanghai Pudong International (PVG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Yangtze River delta, Shanghai's urban sprawl, and the Huangpu River as the aircraft descends on final approach from the southwest. The river's distinctive curves and the city's grid pattern are most prominent on the left during descent. Notable sights include: Yangtze River delta and estuary, Huangpu River, Shanghai Pudong skyline and Lujiazui financial district, Hangzhou Bay to the south.

The flight from Phuket International (HKT) to Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Gulf of Thailand, then transitions over mainland Thailand and Laos. Notable features include the Mekong River valley (visible from altitude as a broad, meandering waterway through forested terrain), the Annamite Range mountains forming the Thailand-Laos border, and the Red River valley approaching southern China. The transition into Chinese airspace brings views of Yunnan Province's mountainous terrain and the beginning of the Yangtze River system. Most of the midpoint flight occurs over water and forested highlands with limited distinctive landmarks visible from cruise altitude.