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VTE → BKK
Which side of the plane to sit from Wattay International Airport (Vientiane) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the meandering Mekong River border and a more frequent perspective of the Bangkok city sprawl and Chao Phraya river mouth during the final descent.
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Mekong River
A stunning view of the wide, winding river that serves as the natural international border between Laos and Thailand.
Pa Sak Jolasid Dam
A massive reservoir in Lopburi province often visible as a large blue expanse amidst the central plains.
Bangkok Cityscape
Panoramic views of the dense urban skyscrapers and the Baiyoke Tower during the approach to Suvarnabhumi.
Chao Phraya Delta
The winding 'River of Kings' and the heavy shipping traffic near the Gulf of Thailand on southern approaches.
The right side is best for sunset flights. Watch for the dramatic curve of the Mekong just after takeoff. During the northern monsoon (Nov-Feb), flights often approach BKK from the south, giving right-side passengers a view of the Gulf of Thailand coastline.
Book Hotels in BangkokVientiane Skyline
A clear view of the Patuxai Monument and the urban layout of the Lao capital shortly after takeoff.
Isan Rice Paddies
Extensive patchwork of agricultural fields stretching across the Khorat Plateau of Northeast Thailand.
Khao Yai National Park
Distant views of the lush, forested mountain ranges of Thailand's first national park to the south.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. This side provides the best view of Vientiane's urban core and the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge during the initial climb.
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Get eSIMs for ThailandDistance: 517 km (321 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 52 min
Departure: VTE (17.988300323500003, 102.56300354)
Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Route Type: International
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