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AUH → BKK
Which side of the plane to sit from Abu Dhabi International Airport (Abu Dhabi) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic crossing of the Musandam Peninsula and the dense city lights of India and Bangkok, while avoiding direct southern sunlight during the day.
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Abu Dhabi Skyline
Aerial views of Yas Island, the Ferrari World roof, and the city's coastal architecture immediately after takeoff.
Musandam Peninsula
The striking, jagged 'fjords' of Oman where the mountains meet the Strait of Hormuz.
West Coast of India
Crossing the Indian coastline near major urban hubs, providing a sprawling grid of lights on night flights.
Arakan Mountains
The rugged, forested mountain ranges of Western Myanmar that signal the entry into Southeast Asia.
Bangkok Metropolis
The sprawling neon landscape of Bangkok and the winding Chao Phraya River on final descent.
For the best experience, select a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On the standard eastbound route, the left side stays in the shade, providing better conditions for photography. If the flight departs AUH in the late evening, the left side offers spectacular views of the moon over the Indian subcontinent.
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Empty Quarter Edges
Views of the vast Arabian desert dunes if the flight path tracks slightly south over Oman.
Muscat Coast
The capital city of Oman nestled between the rocky Al Hajar Mountains and the sea.
Arabian Sea
Expansive views of deep blue water and international shipping lanes between the Middle East and Asia.
Andaman Sea Islands
Clusters of tropical islands and turquoise waters as the flight approaches the Thai coast.
Gulf of Thailand
Thousands of green-glowing fishing boats visible at night, or coastal mangroves during the day.
The right side is the 'sun side' for most of this eastbound journey; keep your window shade down during mid-day flights to stay cool. However, for overnight flights arriving in Bangkok at dawn, the right side offers a magnificent sunrise over the Gulf of Thailand. This side is also better for spotting the remote Andaman Islands.
Book Hotels in BangkokDistance: 4,966 km (3,086 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 51 min
Departure: AUH (24.433000564575195, 54.651100158691406)
Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Route Type: International
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