Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Addis Ababa. While takeoff offers good delta views, the landing approach into Addis Ababa provides more dramatic and sustained scenery. The Ethiopian highlands and the city's striking plateau setting create more visually distinctive geography than the relatively flat Thai departure.

During takeoff from Bangkok International (BKK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Chao Phraya River delta and Bangkok's sprawl as you climb out westward. The river's distinctive meanders and the contrast between urban development and agricultural plains are clearly visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River delta with its braided channels, Bangkok metropolitan area (visible as dense urban grid), Gulf of Thailand coastline to the south, agricultural patchwork of central Thailand plains.

When landing at Bole International (ADD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Ethiopian highlands as you descend toward Addis Ababa from the northwest. The dramatic elevation changes and the city's position on the plateau edge create striking topography during final approach. Notable sights include: Ethiopian highlands (Abyssinian Plateau) with escarpments, Addis Ababa city sprawl on elevated terrain, Awash River valley to the east, volcanic terrain and ridgelines of the central plateau.

The flight from Bangkok International (BKK) to Bole International (ADD) takes Approximately 7.5 to 8.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the Bay of Bengal (visible as open water with scattered shipping lanes), then transitions over the Indian subcontinent where you'll see the Deccan Plateau and its plateau edges. Further along, the Arabian Sea appears on the left, followed by the Red Sea as you approach the Horn of Africa. The transition from the Indian Ocean basin to the East African highlands is gradual but notable—the terrain shifts from relatively flat coastal plains to increasingly elevated and complex topography as you approach Ethiopia.