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MAA → BKK
Which side of the plane to sit from Chennai International Airport (Madras) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views when crossing from the Andaman Sea into Southeast Asia, featuring the rugged Mergui Archipelago and the dense jungle of the Tenasserim Hills.
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Chennai Urban Core
Panoramic views of the Adyar River and the dense urban landscape of Chennai immediately after takeoff.
Coromandel Coast
The long, sandy coastline of eastern India stretching northward toward Pulicat Lake.
Mergui Archipelago
A stunning collection of over 800 islands off the coast of Myanmar with turquoise waters and white sands.
Tenasserim Mountains
Lush, forest-covered peaks that form the natural border between Myanmar and Thailand.
Chao Phraya Delta
The intricate network of canals and rivers surrounding Bangkok as the plane prepares for landing.
For the best photographic results on daytime flights, the left side avoids direct sunlight glare as the flight moves eastward. Aim for a seat in front of the wing to get an unobstructed view of the Myanmar coastline approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes into the flight.
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Marina Beach
A spectacular view of one of the world's longest urban beaches and the historic Light House.
Chennai Port
Aerial perspective of the massive shipping containers and maritime activity at one of India's largest ports.
Andaman Islands
Distant glimpses of the northernmost islands of the Andaman chain rising out of the Bay of Bengal.
Gulf of Thailand
Deep blue coastal waters and the curve of the shoreline near Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Coastal Salt Pans
The distinctive geometric patterns of salt evaporation ponds and shrimp farms during the final descent into BKK.
On evening flights, this side provides a beautiful view of the sunset over the Bay of Bengal. During monsoon season (June–September), keep an eye out for massive thunderhead formations (cumulonimbus clouds) which are common over the bay.
Book Hotels in BangkokDistance: 2,227 km (1,384 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 58 min
Departure: MAA (12.990005493164062, 80.16929626464844)
Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Route Type: International
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