The right side offers the more interesting bookends of the flight — Bangkok's river and skyline on departure, and the Persian Gulf coastline with Abu Dhabi's islands on arrival — while the long cruise over the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea is largely featureless on either side.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to Abu Dhabi is 3,086 miles (4,966 km), a flight of about 6 hours 50 minutes.
Southern tip of Myanmar, the Bay of Bengal, the southeastern Indian coastline near Chennai, and the open Arabian Sea before the Omani coast comes into view near the Gulf
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
RIGHTDeparting Suvarnabhumi and turning northwest toward India, the right side gives a good look back at Bangkok's dense skyline and the looping Chao Phraya River before the aircraft climbs out over the flat Chao Phraya delta farmland.
Landing at AUH
RIGHTOn approach into Abu Dhabi from the east, the right side typically faces north toward the Persian Gulf, revealing the turquoise water, coastal sandbars, and the city's man-made islands before the flat desert final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Abu Dhabi. The right side offers the more interesting bookends of the flight — Bangkok's river and skyline on departure, and the Persian Gulf coastline with Abu Dhabi's islands on arrival — while the long cruise over the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea is largely featureless on either side.
What can I see during takeoff from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok?
During takeoff from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Suvarnabhumi and turning northwest toward India, the right side gives a good look back at Bangkok's dense skyline and the looping Chao Phraya River before the aircraft climbs out over the flat Chao Phraya delta farmland. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River bends, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand shoreline.
What can I see when landing at Abu Dhabi International in Abu Dhabi?
When landing at Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Abu Dhabi from the east, the right side typically faces north toward the Persian Gulf, revealing the turquoise water, coastal sandbars, and the city's man-made islands before the flat desert final approach. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf coastline, Saadiyat and Yas Islands, Abu Dhabi city skyline.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Abu Dhabi?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH) takes about 6 hours 50 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 Bangkok to Abu Dhabi flight path pass over?
Southern tip of Myanmar, the Bay of Bengal, the southeastern Indian coastline near Chennai, and the open Arabian Sea before the Omani coast comes into view near the Gulf