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BKK → OSL
Which side of the plane to sit from Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) to Oslo Lufthavn (Oslo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for this route as it offers distant but spectacular views of the Himalayas and the Central Asian mountain ranges while avoiding direct solar glare.
Himalayan Horizon
On clear days, the massive, snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas are visible to the north while over India.
Tien Shan Mountains
The 'Celestial Mountains' of Central Asia, offering stunning glaciers and high-altitude lakes.
The Caspian Sea
The vast, deep blue expanse of the world's largest inland body of water near the Kazakhstan border.
Baltic Sea & Islands
A beautiful crossing of the Baltic Sea, often showcasing the Swedish archipelago and coastline.
Oslo Fjord
The final approach into OSL often provides a panoramic view of the forested hills and deep blue fjords of Norway.
The right side is the 'cool side' of the plane, facing north and away from the sun, which is ideal for long-distance visibility and photography. Look for the Himalayas roughly 3 hours after takeoff. During the descent into Oslo, this side often gets the best view of the Norwegian landscape and the fjord system.
Andaman Coastline
The dramatic transition from the Gulf of Thailand across the Malay Peninsula to the turquoise Andaman Sea.
Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta
The world's largest delta, featuring a massive labyrinth of rivers and greenery across Bangladesh and India.
Hindu Kush Mountains
The rugged and arid high-altitude terrain of Afghanistan, characterized by sharp ridges and deep valleys.
Caucasus Foothills
If the route tracks south of the Black Sea, the southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains are visible.
Central European Plains
Views of the patchwork farmlands and historic cities of Poland and Germany as you approach Scandinavia.
On daytime flights, the sun remains on the left (south) for the majority of the journey, which can make photography difficult due to glare. Keep your window shade down during the mid-flight peak to stay cool, but open it over Eastern Europe for beautiful sunset views if arriving in the evening.
Distance: 8,675 km (5,390 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 12 min
Departure: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Arrival: OSL (60.121, 11.0502)
Route Type: International
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