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NYT → BKK
Which side of the plane to sit from Naypyidaw Airport (Naypyidaw) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the rugged Tenasserim Hills and the dramatic descent over the Gulf of Thailand before turning into Suvarnabhumi.
Bago Yoma Range
Dense forest-covered mountains in central Burma that provide a lush green backdrop early in the flight.
Tenasserim Mountains
The rugged natural border between Myanmar and Thailand, featuring jagged peaks and deep valleys.
Mae Klong River
Watch for the winding curves of this significant river as it flows toward the Gulf of Thailand.
Gulf of Thailand
On many approach patterns, the plane banks over the blue waters, offering views of cargo ships waiting to enter the port.
Samut Prakan Industrial Zone
A fascinating look at Thailand's industrial hub and shipping ports just before touching down at BKK.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the mountains. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight; if the plane approaches BKK from the south, you will get a spectacular panoramic view of the coastline and the mouth of the Chao Phraya River.
Uppatasanti Pagoda
A massive golden landmark in Naypyidaw, visible shortly after takeoff as the plane gains altitude.
Sittaung River
The wide, meandering river that flows between the Bago Yoma and the Shan Plateau.
Central Thai Plains
A patchwork of vibrant green rice paddies stretching across the Chao Phraya River basin.
Northern Bangkok Sprawl
Densely packed urban landscape and the intricate network of canals (khlongs) in the Pathum Thani area.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is also excellent for spotting the massive government infrastructure of Naypyidaw during departure. During the rainy season (June-October), the rice fields below provide a striking emerald-green mosaic.
Distance: 819 km (509 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: NYT (19.623501, 96.200996)
Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Route Type: International
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