The right side delivers the more consistently rewarding view: Bangkok's cityscape at departure, glimpses of Indonesia's volcanic islands and Australia's red desert ranges during cruise, and Melbourne's bay and skyline on arrival, compared to the left side's largely featureless ocean and outer-suburban views.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to Melbourne is 4,580 miles (7,371 km), a flight of about 8 hours 50 minutes.
Java Sea and Indonesian volcanic islands (Sumatra, Java), the Timor Sea, and the red-earth Australian Outback near the MacDonnell Ranges before the descent toward Melbourne
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
RIGHTDeparting Suvarnabhumi southbound, the right side faces west toward Bangkok's skyline, the Chao Phraya River delta, and the sprawling grid of klongs and rice paddies before the city fades into haze. The left side only shows the flat, featureless Gulf of Thailand coastline.
Landing at MBW
RIGHTOn approach into Moorabbin from the north, the right side of the aircraft faces west toward Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne CBD skyline, offering a striking urban and coastal view. The left side shows only flat outer-suburban rooftops with no distinguishing features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Melbourne. The right side delivers the more consistently rewarding view: Bangkok's cityscape at departure, glimpses of Indonesia's volcanic islands and Australia's red desert ranges during cruise, and Melbourne's bay and skyline on arrival, compared to the left side's largely featureless ocean and outer-suburban views.
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 southbound, the right side faces west toward Bangkok's skyline, the Chao Phraya River delta, and the sprawling grid of klongs and rice paddies before the city fades into haze. The left side only shows the flat, featureless Gulf of Thailand coastline. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand coast, rice paddy patchwork.
What can I see when landing at Melbourne Moorabbin in Melbourne?
When landing at Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Moorabbin from the north, the right side of the aircraft faces west toward Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne CBD skyline, offering a striking urban and coastal view. The left side shows only flat outer-suburban rooftops with no distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne CBD skyline, Yarra River mouth, Bellarine Peninsula coastline.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Melbourne?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW) takes about 8 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,580 miles (7,371 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to Melbourne flight path pass over?
Java Sea and Indonesian volcanic islands (Sumatra, Java), the Timor Sea, and the red-earth Australian Outback near the MacDonnell Ranges before the descent toward Melbourne