At Pochentong International in Phnom-penh: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Tonlé Sap Lake (western horizon), Mekong River confluence (south-southeast), Phnom Penh city grid (directly below during initial climb), scattered villages and rice paddies across the floodplain.

When taking off from Pochentong International (PNH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Pochentong's primary runway (03/21) typically uses the 03 heading (northeast) for departures. Banking left during climb-out gives you views of the Tonlé Sap floodplain and its waterways, which are the dominant geographic feature around Phnom Penh. The right side faces inland toward relatively flat, featureless terrain. Notable sights include: Tonlé Sap Lake (western horizon), Mekong River confluence (south-southeast), Phnom Penh city grid (directly below during initial climb), scattered villages and rice paddies across the floodplain.

When landing at Pochentong International (PNH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Pochentong's primary runway (09/27) typically uses eastbound approaches (Runway 27), which means landing aircraft descend from the west. The left side offers views of the Tonlé Sap River and central Phnom Penh's urban sprawl, while the right side faces less distinctive terrain. The river and city provide better visual reference during final approach. Notable sights include: Tonlé Sap River (meandering through approach path), Phnom Penh city grid and pagodas, Mekong River confluence to the southeast, flat Cambodian plains.

The best window seat at Pochentong International (PNH) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Phnom-penh (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.