Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to New York. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the long overwater and overland cruise, the left side also faces generally south and southwest, offering views over the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau if routing goes north, or the Indian subcontinent if routing goes west. The left side consistently delivers the more geographically interesting views on this route.

During takeoff from Bangkok International (BKK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Suvarnabhumi typically departs on runway 19L/19R heading south, then aircraft turn right (northwest) toward the route. Left side seats get a clear view over central Bangkok, the Chao Phraya River bends, and the dense urban grid before the city falls away. Right side faces suburban sprawl and industrial zones east of the airport. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River meanders through central Bangkok, Grand Palace district visible as a dense cluster near the river, Bang Na Expressway interchange grid, Gulf of Thailand coastline briefly visible to the south.

When landing at John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. JFK approaches typically come in from the northeast or east on runway 31L/31R or 22L/22R. On the common 31L approach heading southwest, left side seats look southeast over Jamaica Bay, the Rockaway Peninsula barrier beach, and the Atlantic Ocean. Right side faces inland Queens and Long Island suburban sprawl. The left side bay and ocean view is far more distinctive. Notable sights include: Jamaica Bay open water and marshes, Rockaway Peninsula barrier beach strip, Atlantic Ocean horizon, Manhattan skyline visible in the far distance to the northwest on clear days.

The flight from Bangkok International (BKK) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 17-19 hours depending on routing and winds, typically routing north over China, Mongolia, Siberia, and across the North Pacific or polar region.

Tibetan Plateau and Himalayan range if routing northwest from Bangkok, Gobi Desert and Mongolian steppe, Lake Baikal in Siberia (world's deepest lake, clearly visible as a long narrow blue slash in the landscape), Yakutia taiga and river systems, Bering Sea or Aleutian Islands chain depending on polar vs Pacific routing, Alaska Range and Canadian Rockies on descent toward the US