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ADD → BKK
Which side of the plane to sit from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side (Port) offers superior views of the Horn of Africa, the lush southern tip of the Indian subcontinent, and a better angle for the descent into Bangkok, often catching glimpses of the city's sprawl and the Gulf of Thailand.
Ethiopian Highlands
Stunning views of the rugged, high-altitude plateaus and deep gorges of the Amhara and Oromia regions shortly after takeoff.
The Horn of Africa
The dramatic transition from the Ethiopian plateau to the arid coastal plains of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden.
Socotra Archipelago
On clear northern flight paths, the unique, alien-like topography of Socotra Island may be visible in the Arabian Sea.
Western Ghats
The verdant, UNESCO-listed mountain range along the southwestern coast of India as you cross the subcontinent.
Northern Sri Lanka
Lush green landscapes and coastal lagoons of the Jaffna Peninsula and the northern plains of Sri Lanka.
Andaman Islands
Remote, emerald-green islands surrounded by bright turquoise reefs scattered across the Bay of Bengal.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Since many flights on this route depart ADD at night and arrive in BKK in the afternoon, the left side will be away from the direct morning sun, providing better conditions for photography of India and Southeast Asia.
Somali Basin
Vast, deep-blue views of the Indian Ocean where it meets the Arabian Sea, often dotted with cargo ships.
Southern Sri Lanka
The beautiful golden coastline of Galle and the southern maritime boundary of the island nation.
Andaman Sea Karsts
During the descent over the Thai peninsula, look for the iconic limestone formations rising from the sea near the Mergui Archipelago.
Laem Chabang
Views of Thailand's largest port and the heavy industrial infrastructure along the eastern seaboard during the final approach.
Salt Pans & Shrimp Farms
The geometric patterns of aquaculture and salt production fields that dominate the coastline near Samut Prakan.
The right side is excellent for catching the sunrise over the Bay of Bengal if your flight timing aligns. However, be aware of the intense glare when flying eastward. During the monsoon season (May-Oct), this side may offer dramatic views of towering cumulonimbus clouds over the Indian Ocean.
Distance: 6,758 km (4,199 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 57 min
Departure: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Route Type: International
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