Abu Dhabi to Phuket flight pathAUHHKT

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Flight time5h 40m
Distance3,091
Heading104° → 117°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 2.5 left·★ 3.5 right

While the takeoff briefly favors the left side, the right side wins overall thanks to a more varied cruise (Indian coastline, Sri Lanka's outline, and the Andaman Islands) followed by the dramatic low beach approach into Phuket.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Abu Dhabi to Phuket is 3,091 miles (4,975 km), a flight of about 5 hours 40 minutes.

Southern tip of India near the Western Ghats, the northern coastline of Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands scattered across the Bay of Bengal

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Abu Dhabi (left side) — Abu Dhabi Corniche skyline, Saadiyat and Yas Island coastline, Persian Gulf shallows

Takeoff from AUH

LEFT

Departing AUH toward the southeast, the left side offers a brief view back toward Abu Dhabi's skyline and the turquoise shallows of the Persian Gulf before the aircraft turns onto its cruise heading over open desert and sea.

Abu Dhabi Corniche skylineSaadiyat and Yas Island coastlinePersian Gulf shallows
AUH Abu Dhabi InternationalHub for Etihad Airways, Etihad Cargo, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi
Aerial window seat view during landing at Phuket (right side) — Mai Khao Beach, Andaman Sea shallows, Phuket's forested coastal hills, Sarasin Bridge area

Landing at HKT

RIGHT

On the approach to HKT's runway 27, aircraft descend low over the Andaman Sea and Mai Khao Beach, giving right-side passengers sweeping views of turquoise water, white sand, and the forested hills of Phuket's northern coast.

Mai Khao BeachAndaman Sea shallowsPhuket's forested coastal hillsSarasin Bridge area
HKT Phuket InternationalHub for Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Phuket International (HKT)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Abu Dhabi to Phuket. While the takeoff briefly favors the left side, the right side wins overall thanks to a more varied cruise (Indian coastline, Sri Lanka's outline, and the Andaman Islands) followed by the dramatic low beach approach into Phuket.

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 left side offers a brief view back toward Abu Dhabi's skyline and the turquoise shallows of the Persian Gulf before the aircraft turns onto its cruise heading over open desert and sea. Notable sights include: Abu Dhabi Corniche skyline, Saadiyat and Yas Island coastline, Persian Gulf shallows.

What can I see when landing at Phuket International in Phuket?

When landing at Phuket International (HKT), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the approach to HKT's runway 27, aircraft descend low over the Andaman Sea and Mai Khao Beach, giving right-side passengers sweeping views of turquoise water, white sand, and the forested hills of Phuket's northern coast. Notable sights include: Mai Khao Beach, Andaman Sea shallows, Phuket's forested coastal hills, Sarasin Bridge area.

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Phuket?

The flight from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Phuket International (HKT) takes about 5 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,091 miles (4,975 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Abu Dhabi to Phuket flight path pass over?

Southern tip of India near the Western Ghats, the northern coastline of Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands scattered across the Bay of Bengal