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BKK → IKA
Which side of the plane to sit from Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (Tehran)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the distant yet majestic Himalayan range across Northern India and Nepal, followed by the dramatic descent over the Alborz Mountains near Tehran.
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The Himalayas
On clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the world's highest mountain range are visible to the north.
The Holy Ganges
Aerial views of the winding Ganges River as it traverses the fertile plains of Uttar Pradesh.
Dasht-e Kavir
The surreal, swirling salt patterns of Iran's Great Salt Desert as you approach the capital.
Alborz Mountains
The towering, rugged peaks surrounding Tehran, including the iconic cone of Mount Damavand in the distance.
Tehran Skyline
A sprawling view of the Iranian capital nestled against the backdrop of the mountains during the final approach.
The right side is significantly more scenic during the middle and end of the flight. For the best chance to see the Himalayas, check the weather forecast for Northern India; visibility is best from October to March. On descent into IKA, keep your camera ready for the dramatic change from salt flats to high mountains.
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Gulf of Martaban
Visible shortly after takeoff from Bangkok, showcasing the unique silt-heavy waters of the Andaman Sea coastline.
The Sundarbans
The vast, intricate mangrove networks of the Ganges Delta spanning the border of Bangladesh and India.
Thar Desert
The golden, arid landscapes of Rajasthan and the border regions between India and Pakistan.
Iranian Plateau
A stunning display of geological folds and colorful rock formations as the flight enters central Iran.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. This side is excellent for viewing the intricate river channels of the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta. During sunset, the desert landscapes of Iran take on a deep orange hue.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 5,497 km (3,416 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 28 min
Departure: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Arrival: IKA (35.416099548339844, 51.152198791503906)
Route Type: International
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