The left side traces the route's more geographically varied southern flank — Bangkok's coastline and river delta at departure, glimpses of the Bay of Bengal and southern Indian coast at cruise, and the dramatic escarpment terrain around Riyadh at arrival. The right side stays over comparatively flat, featureless interior terrain for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to Riyadh is 3,586 miles (5,771 km), a flight of about 6 hours 55 minutes.
Andaman Sea, southern tip of the Indian subcontinent near the Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea, and the arid coastal hills of Oman before crossing into the Arabian Peninsula's interior desert
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
LEFTDeparting Suvarnabhumi and turning onto the westbound track, the left side captures Bangkok's dense skyline, the looping Chao Phraya River, and the Gulf of Thailand coastline before the aircraft climbs inland. The right side mostly shows the flat, featureless rice paddies of the central plain.
Landing at RUH
LEFTOn the descent into Riyadh, the left side offers views of the pale sandstone Tuwaiq Escarpment that runs along the city's western edge, along with the sprawling grid of Riyadh itself set against open desert. The right side faces flatter, featureless desert plains to the north with little visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to King Khaled International (RUH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Riyadh. The left side traces the route's more geographically varied southern flank — Bangkok's coastline and river delta at departure, glimpses of the Bay of Bengal and southern Indian coast at cruise, and the dramatic escarpment terrain around Riyadh at arrival. The right side stays over comparatively flat, featureless interior terrain for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok?
During takeoff from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Suvarnabhumi and turning onto the westbound track, the left side captures Bangkok's dense skyline, the looping Chao Phraya River, and the Gulf of Thailand coastline before the aircraft climbs inland. The right side mostly shows the flat, featureless rice paddies of the central plain. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River delta, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand coastline.
What can I see when landing at King Khaled International in Riyadh?
When landing at King Khaled International (RUH), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the descent into Riyadh, the left side offers views of the pale sandstone Tuwaiq Escarpment that runs along the city's western edge, along with the sprawling grid of Riyadh itself set against open desert. The right side faces flatter, featureless desert plains to the north with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Tuwaiq Escarpment, Wadi Hanifah, Riyadh's urban sprawl, surrounding desert plateau.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Riyadh?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to King Khaled International (RUH) takes about 6 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,586 miles (5,771 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to Riyadh flight path pass over?
Andaman Sea, southern tip of the Indian subcontinent near the Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea, and the arid coastal hills of Oman before crossing into the Arabian Peninsula's interior desert