Loading map...
MEL → BKK
Which side of the plane to sit from Melbourne International Airport (Melbourne) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for sunset viewing on the typical afternoon departures from Melbourne, providing a spectacular horizon over the Indian Ocean and closer proximity to the Indonesian volcanic chain.
Search flights from MEL to BKK
Great Victoria Desert
Sweeping views of the vibrant red sands and ancient dune parallel systems of the Australian interior.
Pilbara Coastline
The dramatic intersection of the red iron-rich earth and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean near Broome.
Sunda Arc Volcanoes
Stunning vistas of Indonesia's volcanic peaks, including the majestic Mount Rinjani on Lombok in the distance.
Gulf of Thailand Islands
Aerial views of tropical island chains and coral reefs as the aircraft begins its descent towards Bangkok.
On the standard afternoon departures, the left side avoids the harshest direct sunlight for the first half of the trip while providing a front-row seat to a brilliant sunset over the Timor Sea. Request a seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the changing landscape from desert to tropical sea.
Get eSIMs for Australia
Get eSIMs for Thailand
Melbourne Skyline
A panoramic view of the CBD, Port Phillip Bay, and the Yarra River immediately following takeoff from MEL.
Gibson Desert
Unique perspectives of the rugged Australian outback and its unique geological formations and salt lakes.
Sunda Strait
View the narrow maritime passage between Java and Sumatra, often dotted with massive cargo ships and tankers.
Bangkok City Lights
If arriving at night, the right side often provides a better angle for the sprawling neon grid of the Thai capital.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the glare of the sun. It also offers a superior perspective of the Australian coastline if the flight path follows a more easterly track. Keep your camera ready during the first 10 minutes for the Melbourne city sprawl and the final 15 minutes for the approach into Suvarnabhumi.
Book Hotels in BangkokDistance: 7,332 km (4,556 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 38 min
Departure: MEL (-37.673302, 144.843002)
Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.