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KHI → BKK
Which side of the plane to sit from Jinnah International Airport (Karachi) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more diverse array of geographical features, from the arid landscapes of Sindh and Rajasthan to the lush, mountainous border of Thailand, with generally more favorable lighting for daytime photography.
Karachi Urban Sprawl
Immediate views of Pakistan's largest city and the bustling industrial zones of Landhi and Bin Qasim upon departure.
Thar Desert Margins
The transition from the Indus delta to the golden sands of the Great Indian Desert as the flight enters Indian airspace.
Vindhya Range
The ancient, rounded peaks of central India's mountain systems providing a rugged texture to the landscape below.
Mahanadi River Basin
A complex network of silver waterways and fertile green plains as the route passes over the state of Odisha.
Dawna Range
The dense, tropical rainforest-covered mountains along the Myanmar-Thailand border during the initial descent.
Bangkok Metropolitan Area
A sprawling view of the city's outskirts and the winding Chao Phraya River as the plane turns for its final approach.
On this eastbound flight, the left side (port) is shaded from direct sunlight, making it ideal for photography without glare. Look out for the dramatic change in terrain from the dry Indian plains to the verdant mountains of Southeast Asia approximately 60 minutes before arrival. For morning flights, this side offers the clearest views.
Arabian Sea Coast
Sweeping views of the coastline stretching south toward the Rann of Kutch shortly after takeoff.
Western Ghats
The misty, green escarpments of India's coastal mountain range, visible if the flight takes a southerly track.
Deccan Plateau
The patchwork of agricultural fields and rocky outcrops that define the heart of the Indian subcontinent.
Godavari River Delta
The massive, silt-rich channels of one of India's largest rivers emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
Andaman Sea
Deep blue waters and the distant silhouettes of islands as the flight approaches the Malay Peninsula.
Samut Prakan Salt Pans
Geometric patterns of salt pans and shrimp farms near the Thai coast during the final minutes of flight.
The right side (starboard) faces the sun for most of the journey, which can make the cabin warm and photography difficult due to reflection. However, for evening flights, this side offers stunning sunset views over the Bay of Bengal. Keep your window shade down during the middle of the flight to stay cool.
Distance: 3,727 km (2,316 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 23 min
Departure: KHI (24.9065, 67.160797)
Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Route Type: International
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