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

Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the northern Madagascar coastline upon departure and a better chance of spotting the Seychelles atolls and the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka mid-flight.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Madagascar Highlands

Dramatic views of the iconic 'Red Island' soil and terraced rice paddies near Antananarivo.

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Seychelles Archipelago

Potential sightings of the granite islands and turquoise reefs of the Seychelles depending on the airway.

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Sri Lankan Coastline

Vistas of the southern and western shores of Sri Lanka, known for palm-fringed beaches.

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Andaman Sea

Clear views of the deep blue water transitioning to the shallow coastal waters of the Malay Peninsula.

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Tenasserim Hills

The rugged, jungle-clad mountain range forming the border between Myanmar and Thailand.

For day flights, the left side avoids direct glare from the sun when heading northeast. Look out for the distinct red-to-blue transition as you leave Madagascar. If the flight path passes over Sri Lanka, this side provides the most scenic view of the island's interior mountains.

Right Side Highlights
6.5
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Indian Ocean Horizon

Uninterrupted views of the sun rising or setting over the open ocean, depending on departure time.

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Nicobar Islands

Rare glimpses of these remote and densely forested islands in the eastern Indian Ocean.

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Gulf of Thailand

Views of the coastal waters and the numerous shipping vessels entering the Chao Phraya Delta.

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Green Fishing Lights

On night arrivals, the sea glows with thousands of green LED lights from squid fishing boats.

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Bangkok Suburbs

The sprawling urban landscape and winding canals of Samut Prakan during the final descent.

The right side is excellent for night arrivals into BKK; keep your eyes peeled for the surreal green glow of fishing boats in the Gulf of Thailand. During the day, expect mostly maritime views until reaching the Thai coast. Check your flight time; if departing TNR in the afternoon, the right side will witness a spectacular ocean sunset.

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Route Information

Distance: 6,862 km (4,264 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 4 min

Departure: TNR (-18.7969, 47.478802)

Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)

Route Type: International

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