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Which side of the plane to sit from Munich Airport (Munich) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a spectacular departure over the Alps and a beautiful arrival over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Bavarian & Austrian Alps

Dramatic snow-capped peaks visible shortly after departure from Munich.

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Taurus Mountains

Rugged, limestone peaks and deep valleys as you cross southern Turkey.

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Lut Desert

Vibrant orange dunes and unique yardang rock formations in eastern Iran.

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Andaman Sea

Turquoise waters and emerald islands of the Mergui Archipelago during the descent.

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Gulf of Thailand

The coastline of the Malay Peninsula as the plane turns toward Bangkok.

Afternoon departures from MUC provide golden hour views over the Alps. In the morning, watch for the sunrise reflecting off the Andaman Sea about 90 minutes before landing. Sit behind the wing to ensure your view of the mountains and islands is not obstructed.

Left Side Highlights
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Danube River

Follow the winding path of Europe's second-longest river through Hungary and Romania.

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Black Sea Coast

The contrast of dark water against the Bulgarian and Turkish shorelines.

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Himalayan Horizon

On clear days, the distant snow-capped giants of the Karakoram range are visible to the far north.

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Indo-Gangetic Plain

The vast, fertile, and brightly lit agricultural heartland of Northern India.

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Bangkok Skyline

A view of the sprawling 'City of Angels' and its skyscrapers during the final approach.

Choose the left side for potential views of the Caspian Sea and the city lights of Northern India. If the flight arrives early morning, the city of Bangkok is often more visible from this side during the final turn toward the runway.

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Route Information

Distance: 8,800 km (5,468 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 21 min

Departure: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)

Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)

Route Type: International

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