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WUH â BKK
Which side of the plane to sit from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (Wuhan) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers more dramatic topography, featuring the karst mountain landscapes of Southern China and the best views of the Mekong River as the flight traverses Laos into Thailand.
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Wuhan Cityscape
Excellent views of the sprawling city of Wuhan and its numerous bridges crossing the Han and Yangtze rivers.
Guizhou Karst Peaks
Look down at the unique 'sugarloaf' limestone mountains and deep valleys typical of Southwest China's topography.
Mekong River
A stunning view of the Mekong as it snakes through the lush green jungles of Laos and the Thai border.
Northern Thai Highlands
Witness the transition from rugged mountains to the flat, golden rice paddies of Central Thailand.
Chao Phraya Basin
The intricate network of rivers and temples surrounding the northern outskirts of the Bangkok Metropolitan Area.
The right side is the 'sunset side' for late afternoon flights, offering spectacular orange hues over the mountains of Laos. This side provides the most consistent views of the Mekong River's dramatic curves. For the best experience, choose a seat ahead of the wing to ensure the engine exhaust doesn't blur the view of the intricate karst landscapes in Guizhou.
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Yangtze River Bend
Upon departure from Wuhan, catch views of the massive Yangtze River winding through the industrial heart of Hubei.
Dongting Lake
View the eastern edges of China's second-largest freshwater lake as you fly over the Hunan province.
Annamite Range
Distant views of the rugged mountain chain that forms the border between Laos and Vietnam.
Bangkok Eastern Seaboard
As the plane turns for its final approach, you can see the dense urbanization of eastern Bangkok and the industrial zones.
Gulf of Thailand
On specific flight paths during southerly approaches, the coastline and the upper gulf are visible in the distance.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Chinese plains. On descent into BKK, keep an eye out for the shimmering reflection of the sun on the many canals (khlongs) of the Chao Phraya delta. During summer months, avoid the left side on afternoon flights to minimize direct solar heat through the window.
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Get eSIMs for ThailandDistance: 2,348 km (1,459 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 8 min
Departure: WUH (30.7838, 114.208)
Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Route Type: International
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