The left side offers the more interesting bookends of the flight — Abu Dhabi's coastal skyline at takeoff and Bangkok's river delta and skyline at landing — while the right side spends most of the flight over featureless ocean and flat terrain with little variation.
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Flight Path
Abu Dhabi to Bangkok is 3,086 miles (4,966 km), a flight of about 6 hours 25 minutes.
The route crosses the Arabian Sea, the coastal plains of southern Pakistan and India, and the Bay of Bengal before crossing into the Andaman Sea and descending toward Thailand's flat central plain.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from AUH
LEFTDeparting AUH toward the southeast, the initial climb and turn onto the eastbound track keeps Abu Dhabi's coastline and skyline on the left, including the Corniche and the Gulf waterfront, before the aircraft heads out over open water.
Landing at BKK
LEFTOn approach into Suvarnabhumi from the west, the descent path swings passengers over the Gulf of Thailand and then across the flat delta toward Bangkok, with the sprawling city and the Chao Phraya river visible on the left side as the aircraft lines up for landing.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. The left side offers the more interesting bookends of the flight — Abu Dhabi's coastal skyline at takeoff and Bangkok's river delta and skyline at landing — while the right side spends most of the flight over featureless ocean and flat terrain with little variation.
What can I see during takeoff from Abu Dhabi International in Abu Dhabi?
During takeoff from Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing AUH toward the southeast, the initial climb and turn onto the eastbound track keeps Abu Dhabi's coastline and skyline on the left, including the Corniche and the Gulf waterfront, before the aircraft heads out over open water. Notable sights include: Abu Dhabi Corniche, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Arabian Gulf coastline, Saadiyat Island.
What can I see when landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok?
When landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Suvarnabhumi from the west, the descent path swings passengers over the Gulf of Thailand and then across the flat delta toward Bangkok, with the sprawling city and the Chao Phraya river visible on the left side as the aircraft lines up for landing. Notable sights include: Gulf of Thailand coastline, Chao Phraya River delta, Bangkok skyline, flat rice-paddy plains.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok?
The flight from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 6 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,086 miles (4,966 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Abu Dhabi to Bangkok flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Arabian Sea, the coastal plains of southern Pakistan and India, and the Bay of Bengal before crossing into the Andaman Sea and descending toward Thailand's flat central plain.