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BKK → IKT
Which side of the plane to sit from Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) to Irkutsk Airport (Irkutsk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the flight's crown jewel: the southern tip of Lake Baikal and the surrounding Siberian wilderness during the descent into Irkutsk.
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Kunming City
The sprawling 'City of Eternal Spring' is often visible shortly after crossing the Chinese border.
Sichuan Basin
Look down into the mist-shrouded, fertile lowlands of Sichuan, surrounded by formidable mountain ranges.
Mongolian Steppes
Expansive, undulating grasslands and remote nomadic settlements across central Mongolia.
Lake Baikal
The legendary 'Pearl of Siberia' and the deepest lake on Earth, usually visible on the starboard side during the descent.
The right side is essential for seeing Lake Baikal. For the best experience, book a flight arriving in the afternoon when the sun illuminates the lake's surface. In winter, keep an eye out for the unique 'black ice' patterns on Baikal from 30,000 feet.
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Daen Lao Range
The rugged, jungle-covered mountains forming the natural border between Northern Thailand and Myanmar.
Hengduan Mountains
Dramatic, high-altitude ridges and snow-dusted peaks as the flight passes over Western Yunnan.
Gobi Desert Fringe
The arid, desolate beauty of the western reaches of the Gobi desert during the transit over Inner Mongolia.
Irkutsk Cityscape
A clear view of the historic city and the Angara River as the aircraft aligns for its final approach.
Choose the left side for morning departures to keep the sun behind the aircraft, providing better visibility for the Himalayan foothills. Watch for the sharp transition from tropical greenery to the high-altitude plateaus of China about 90 minutes into the flight.
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Get eSIMs for RussiaDistance: 4,303 km (2,674 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 4 min
Departure: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Arrival: IKT (52.268001556396, 104.38899993896)
Route Type: International
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