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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic mountain ranges of the Balkans, the Caspian Sea, and the majestic Hindu Kush, while also offering a better angle for the sunrise during the final approach into Bangkok.

Left Side Highlights
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Adriatic Coastline

Stunning views of the turquoise waters and thousands of islands along the Croatian and Dalmatian coast.

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Balkan Mountains

The rugged, snow-capped peaks of Montenegro, Albania, and Bulgaria provide dramatic terrain early in the flight.

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Caspian Sea

Gliding over the northern shores of the world's largest inland body of water near the Iranian border.

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Hindu Kush

Breathtaking high-altitude peaks and deep valleys across Afghanistan and northern Pakistan.

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Indo-Gangetic Plain

The dense network of lights from major northern Indian cities like New Delhi or Lahore during the night.

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Southeast Asian Sunrise

A spectacular sunrise over the Myanmar highlands as the flight prepares for the descent into Thailand.

Since this flight typically departs Rome in the late afternoon or evening, choose the left side to avoid the harsh direct setting sun on the right. For the Hindu Kush and Himalayan silhouettes, the left side is essential. Keep your window shade open as you cross into Myanmar to catch the first light of dawn reflecting off the rivers below.

Right Side Highlights
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Rome and the Tiber

Aerial perspectives of the 'Eternal City' and the Italian coastline immediately after takeoff from FCO.

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Taurus Mountains

Dramatic limestone ridges and high plateaus stretching across Southern Turkey.

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Mesopotamia

The historic fertile crescent and the winding paths of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

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Arabian Sea

The transition from the dry landscapes of West Asia to the vast, deep blue of the Indian Ocean.

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Andaman Sea

The beautiful coastal outlines and islands of Southern Thailand during the final descent phase.

The right side is excellent for viewing the departure from Italy, but be aware of the afternoon glare. On the approach to Bangkok, if the flight path comes from the south, the right side offers views of the Gulf of Thailand's busy shipping lanes and the sprawling outskirts of the metropolitan area.

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Route Information

Distance: 8,877 km (5,516 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 27 min

Departure: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)

Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)

Route Type: International

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