Addis Ababa to Bangkok flight pathADDBKK

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Flight time7h 40m
Distance4,199
Heading079° → 093°
Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 3.0 right

The right side offers the more dramatic and varied scenery, combining Ethiopia's Rift Valley lakes on departure with Bangkok's river and skyline on arrival, while the left side is comparatively flat and featureless during both phases.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Addis Ababa to Bangkok is 4,199 miles (6,758 km), a flight of about 7 hours 40 minutes.

Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Socotra Island vicinity, Indian Ocean, Andaman Sea approaching the Malay Peninsula

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from ADD

RIGHT

Departing Bole on the 074° heading, the right side looks south toward the Great Rift Valley, where the string of lakes near Bishoftu and Ziway catch the light against the highland escarpment. The left side mostly shows the flatter Entoto foothills with less contrast.

Rift Valley escarpmentLake Ziway areaBishoftu crater lakesEthiopian highlands
ADD Bole InternationalHub for Ethiopian Airlines

Landing at BKK

RIGHT

On a typical southbound approach into Suvarnabhumi, the right side faces west toward Bangkok's skyline and the winding Chao Phraya River delta, while the left side shows only flat agricultural land toward the Gulf of Thailand. The city and river views give the right side a clear edge during descent.

Chao Phraya RiverBangkok skylineGulf of Thailand coastlineSuvarnabhumi's canal-laced paddy fields
BKK Suvarnabhumi AirportHub for Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Thai Vietjet Air

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bole International (ADD) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Addis Ababa to Bangkok. The right side offers the more dramatic and varied scenery, combining Ethiopia's Rift Valley lakes on departure with Bangkok's river and skyline on arrival, while the left side is comparatively flat and featureless during both phases.

What can I see during takeoff from Bole International in Addis Ababa?

During takeoff from Bole International (ADD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Bole on the 074° heading, the right side looks south toward the Great Rift Valley, where the string of lakes near Bishoftu and Ziway catch the light against the highland escarpment. The left side mostly shows the flatter Entoto foothills with less contrast. Notable sights include: Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Ziway area, Bishoftu crater lakes, Ethiopian highlands.

What can I see when landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok?

When landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Right side for the best views. On a typical southbound approach into Suvarnabhumi, the right side faces west toward Bangkok's skyline and the winding Chao Phraya River delta, while the left side shows only flat agricultural land toward the Gulf of Thailand. The city and river views give the right side a clear edge during descent. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand coastline, Suvarnabhumi's canal-laced paddy fields.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Bangkok?

The flight from Bole International (ADD) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 7 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,199 miles (6,758 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Addis Ababa to Bangkok flight path pass over?

Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Socotra Island vicinity, Indian Ocean, Andaman Sea approaching the Malay Peninsula