Dhaka to Bangkok is 974 miles (1,568 km), a flight of about 2 hours 30 minutes.
The left side wins overall because the cruise phase tracks close to Myanmar's Arakan hills and the Irrawaddy delta region, adding topographic variety absent on the right, which stays mostly over open water and flat coastal plain.
Flight Path
Irrawaddy River delta, Gulf of Martaban coastline near Yangon, Bago Yoma hill range
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DAC
LEFTDeparting Dhaka on runway 14 toward the southeast, the left side offers a clear view of the Buriganga and Padma-Meghna river confluence, the classic braided delta pattern that defines central Bangladesh. The right side mostly shows flat agricultural land with less visual texture.
Landing at BKK
RIGHTOn approach into Suvarnabhumi from the north, the airport sits east of Bangkok, so a right-side window during the southbound descent looks west toward the Chao Phraya River and the Bangkok skyline, including the dense high-rise core near Sathorn and the river's snaking bends through the city.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dhaka to Bangkok. The left side wins overall because the cruise phase tracks close to Myanmar's Arakan hills and the Irrawaddy delta region, adding topographic variety absent on the right, which stays mostly over open water and flat coastal plain.
What can I see during takeoff from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka?
During takeoff from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Dhaka on runway 14 toward the southeast, the left side offers a clear view of the Buriganga and Padma-Meghna river confluence, the classic braided delta pattern that defines central Bangladesh. The right side mostly shows flat agricultural land with less visual texture. Notable sights include: Padma River, Meghna River confluence, Dhaka's dense urban sprawl, braided delta channels.
What can I see when landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok?
When landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Suvarnabhumi from the north, the airport sits east of Bangkok, so a right-side window during the southbound descent looks west toward the Chao Phraya River and the Bangkok skyline, including the dense high-rise core near Sathorn and the river's snaking bends through the city. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline (Sathorn/Silom towers), Rama IX area high-rises, canal network (khlongs).
How long is the flight from Dhaka to Bangkok?
The flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 974 miles (1,568 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dhaka to Bangkok flight path pass over?
Irrawaddy River delta, Gulf of Martaban coastline near Yangon, Bago Yoma hill range