Bangkok to Dhaka flight path: BKK to DAC

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Dhaka. The right side wins overall because it captures the most geographically varied stretch of the route: the Arakan Yoma mountains and Chin Hills of western Myanmar rising along the flight path, followed by the Bay of Bengal coastline and the intricate river delta on approach to Dhaka. The left side, by contrast, is dominated by open water and flat farmland with little variation after takeoff.

During takeoff from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Left side for the best views. As the aircraft climbs out of Suvarnabhumi and banks toward its northwest heading for Dhaka, the turn puts Bangkok's skyline and the winding Chao Phraya River on the left side of the plane. This is the only real urban scenery on the whole route, since the rest of the flight is over water and delta lowlands. Notable sights include: Bangkok skyline, Chao Phraya River, Suvarnabhumi's surrounding canals and rice paddies.

When landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Dhaka, the aircraft typically crosses the braided channels of the Padma and Meghna rivers before lining up with runway 14/32. The right side offers the better view of this river confluence and the green, waterlogged patchwork of the delta, with Dhaka's dense urban sprawl appearing just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Padma-Meghna river confluence, Bangladesh delta wetlands, Dhaka urban sprawl.

The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) takes about 2 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 974 miles (1,568 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Gulf of Martaban, Irrawaddy River delta, Arakan Yoma mountain range, Bay of Bengal coastline