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BKK → ISB
Which side of the plane to sit from Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) to New Islamabad International Airport (Islamabad)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the majestic Himalayan mountain range for nearly half the flight, including distant views of the world's highest peaks during the transit over Nepal and Northern India.
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Bangkok Northern Suburbs
Clear views of the northern reach of the Bangkok metropolitan area and the Pathum Thani plains.
Eastern Himalayas
As the flight crosses Myanmar and enters India, look north to see the rising peaks of the Arunachal Pradesh mountains.
Nepal's High Peaks
On clear days, the legendary summits of the Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu massifs are visible in the far distance to the north.
Nanda Devi & Garhwal
Spectacular views of the snow-capped Indian Himalayas, including Nanda Devi, while flying over the Uttar Pradesh-Uttarakhand border.
Margalla Hills
The lush green foothills of the Himalayas that cradle Islamabad, visible just before the aircraft touches down.
The right side is the definitive choice for mountain lovers. Book a morning flight to ensure the sun is behind you, illuminating the Himalayan peaks with crisp morning light. Use a window seat away from the wing (rows 5-12 or 25+) to get an unobstructed view of the horizon. Keep your camera ready about 2-3 hours into the flight when passing north of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh for the best mountain sightings.
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Chao Phraya River
Aerial view of the winding 'River of Kings' and the dense urban sprawl of Bangkok immediately after takeoff.
Andaman Coastline
Views of the rugged coastline and islands of the Tanintharyi Region as the flight crosses into Myanmar.
Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta
The intricate network of thousands of river branches and fertile plains across Southern Bangladesh and West Bengal.
Lutyens' Delhi
If the flight path trends south, the sprawling metropolis of New Delhi and its iconic planned circular layout are visible.
Salt Range
The unique geological formations and reddish hills of the Salt Range during the final descent into the Potohar Plateau.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Bangkok skyline during departure. For the rest of the flight, the left side is better for observing the massive river systems of South Asia. Late afternoon flights provide a beautiful warm glow over the Indian plains, but avoid the midday sun which can be quite harsh on this southern-facing side.
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Get eSIMs for PakistanDistance: 3,579 km (2,224 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 13 min
Departure: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Arrival: ISB (33.560713, 72.851613)
Route Type: International
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