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IKT → BKK
Which side of the plane to sit from Irkutsk Airport (Irkutsk) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the transition from the Siberian taiga and the Sayan Mountains to the high-altitude plateaus of Central Asia and the lush, tropical mountain ranges of Northern Thailand.
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Sayan Mountains
Rugged, snow-dusted peaks and deep valleys visible immediately after takeoff from Irkutsk.
Khangai Mountains
The heart of the Mongolian steppe, showing high-altitude grasslands and nomadic landscapes.
Tibetan Plateau Edge
Distant views of the massive, snow-capped peaks defining the eastern edge of the 'Roof of the World'.
Northern Thai Highlands
The landscape shifts to vibrant green as the plane flies over the dense jungle mountains of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai.
Chao Phraya Delta
Intricate patterns of rice paddies and irrigation canals leading into the Gulf of Thailand.
The right side is the 'photographer's side' for this route. It offers the best views of the Siberian mountains upon departure and is the only side to catch the distant, dramatic horizons of the Tibetan Plateau. On evening flights, sit here to enjoy a spectacular sunset over the mountains of Myanmar and Northern Thailand before descending into the glittering lights of Suvarnabhumi.
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Lake Baikal Shore
A stunning glimpse of the world's deepest lake as the flight departs Irkutsk heading south.
Ulaanbaatar
The sprawling Mongolian capital is often visible nestled between rolling grassy hills.
Gobi Desert Steppes
Witness the vast, empty expanse of the eastern Gobi, characterized by rocky plains and sparse vegetation.
Mekong River Crossing
The flight crosses the massive, winding Mekong River as it snakes through the borders of Laos and Thailand.
Bangkok Urban Sprawl
Aerial views of the dense urban development and industrial zones of eastern Bangkok on final approach.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Mongolian desert. It also offers the clearest views of the Mekong River and the expansive suburbs of Bangkok. During the summer monsoon season, this side often provides views of massive thunderhead clouds building up over the Southeast Asian mainland.
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Get eSIMs for ThailandDistance: 4,303 km (2,674 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 4 min
Departure: IKT (52.268001556396, 104.38899993896)
Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Route Type: International
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