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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the Bangkok skyline during the final approach and is ideal for catching sunsets over the Malay Peninsula during evening flights.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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West Java Volcanoes

Distant views of Mount Salak and Gede-Pangrango shortly after takeoff if the sky is clear.

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Belitung Island Coast

Scenic views of the western coastline and white sand beaches of Belitung as you head north.

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Strait of Malacca Traffic

A view of the world's busiest shipping lanes between the Sumatra coast and the Malay Peninsula.

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Titiwangsa Range

The rugged, forested mountain spine of Peninsular Malaysia visible during the mid-flight cruise.

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Bangkok Urban Core

On final descent into DMK, this side typically faces the dense skyscraper clusters of Sukhumvit and Silom.

Choose the left side for afternoon departures to enjoy a spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Thailand. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, keep your camera ready for the Chao Phraya River's meanders and the sprawling urban landscape of central Bangkok.

Right Side Highlights
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Thousand Islands

Excellent bird's-eye view of the Kepulauan Seribu coral atolls immediately after departing Jakarta.

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Gulf of Thailand

Expansive views of turquoise waters and scattered oil platforms in the middle of the Gulf.

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Pattaya Coastline

As the plane begins its descent, look for the high-rise resorts and beaches of Pattaya and Jomtien.

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Suvarnabhumi Airport

You can often see Thailand's primary international hub (BKK) from above as you align for the DMK runway.

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Chao Phraya Delta

Vibrant green rice paddies and aquaculture farms characterizing the fertile plains south of Bangkok.

The right side is perfect for morning flights to avoid direct glare while seeing the Thousand Islands. During the approach, it provides a unique perspective of the industrial shipping ports of Chonburi and the massive scale of the Suvarnabhumi Airport complex.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,326 km (1,445 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 6 min

Departure: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)

Arrival: DMK (13.9125995636, 100.607002258)

Route Type: International

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