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AMS → BKK
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the rugged Hindu Kush mountain range and more favorable lighting for photography during the daytime segments over Central Asia and the approach into Thailand.
Central Europe
Views of the winding Danube River and the dense forests of the Czech Republic and Hungary.
Hindu Kush Range
High-altitude peaks of Afghanistan and Pakistan, offering some of the most rugged terrain on Earth.
Indo-Gangetic Plain
The lush, green agricultural heartland of Northern India and the winding Yamuna River.
Andaman Sea
Crystal clear turquoise waters and limestone karsts as you cross the coastline near Myanmar.
Bangkok Metropolis
The sprawling urban density and the Chao Phraya River during the final descent into Suvarnabhumi.
This side provides the best lighting for the majority of the flight as the sun will be on the opposite side during the day. For the best views of the Hindu Kush, monitor the flight map and look out about 6-7 hours into the flight. If the plane approaches BKK from the south, the right side offers a panoramic view of the city skyline.
Amsterdam Polders
Aerial view of the intricate Dutch canal systems and reclaimed land immediately after takeoff from Schiphol.
Caucasus Mountains
Dramatic snow-capped peaks bridging the gap between the Black and Caspian Seas.
Caspian Sea Coast
The northern shoreline of the world's largest inland body of water with unique salt flats.
Kyzylkum Desert
The vast red sand landscapes of Uzbekistan visible during the mid-flight segment.
Sunrise over Bengal
Spectacular morning colors as the sun rises over the Bay of Bengal and the Ganges Delta.
The left side is prone to intense morning glare as you fly southeast during the sunrise. Keep your window shade partially down over India to protect your eyes while waiting for the coastal views of Myanmar. Look for the 'Door to Hell' gas crater if the flight path tracks over Turkmenistan at night.
Distance: 9,208 km (5,722 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 50 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Route Type: International
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