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VIE → BKK
Which side of the plane to sit from Vienna International Airport (Vienna) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic peaks of the Himalayas to the north and the vast transition from European mountains to Central Asian steppes.
Carpathian Mountains
The rugged, forested peaks of Romania visible shortly after departure from Vienna.
Caspian Sea
A vast expanse of water between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, often featuring offshore oil rigs.
Hindu Kush & Himalayas
Majestic snow-capped peaks visible to the north while transiting over Afghanistan and Northern Pakistan.
Irrawaddy River
The winding, fertile river valleys of Myanmar as the flight heads toward Southeast Asia.
Northern Bangkok
Aerial views of the sprawling Chao Phraya River delta during the final approach.
Sit on the left for the best morning light across the Himalayas. Since most VIE-BKK flights are overnight, you will cross Central Asia at dawn, providing stunning soft light over the mountains of Afghanistan. Avoid seats directly over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the mountain ranges.
Black Sea Coast
Beautiful views of the southern coastline and the convergence of Europe and Asia.
Thar Desert
The golden sands and arid landscapes of Rajasthan, India, visible during mid-flight.
Bay of Bengal
The sparkling blue waters as the aircraft crosses from the Indian subcontinent toward Indochina.
Andaman Sea Coast
Glimpses of the tropical coastline and islands of Southern Myanmar and Western Thailand.
Laem Chabang
One of the world's busiest ports visible if the flight patterns approach BKK from the south.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunset over Eastern Europe or Turkey if departing during the winter months. During the day, the glare from the sun can be intense on this side, so keep the window shade partially down. This side offers better views of the Indian coastal transition.
Distance: 8,451 km (5,251 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 57 min
Departure: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Route Type: International
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