Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phuket to Sharjah. Right-side seats provide superior scenery during both takeoff (Phang Nga Bay karsts) and the majority of the flight path across the Andaman Sea and Arabian Sea. While landing favors the left, the dramatic geological features visible on the right during departure and the extended water views make right the better overall choice.

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 climb northwestward. The dramatic geology and turquoise waters are most visible on the right wing during departure. Notable sights include: Phang Nga Bay limestone formations, Andaman Sea, Phuket town and harbor, Phang Nga Province coastline.

When landing at Sharjah International (SHJ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Hajar Mountains and the UAE desert landscape during descent into Sharjah. The rugged mountain terrain and vast sand patterns are most prominent on the left approach. Notable sights include: Hajar Mountains, Arabian Desert sand formations, Sharjah coastal plain, Persian Gulf.

The flight from Phuket International (HKT) to Sharjah International (SHJ) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Andaman Sea, then transitions over the Arabian Sea. Notable features include the Strait of Malacca region (if routed north), the Indian Ocean basin, and the approach to the Arabian Peninsula. The Oman coastline and Musandam Peninsula may be visible on the right side during the latter portion of the flight, depending on the exact routing. The transition from tropical maritime scenery to arid desert landscape occurs gradually over the Arabian Sea.