The right side captures both the mountainous drama of the Danang departure and the urban river-delta scenery of the Bangkok arrival, giving it more visual variety than the largely oceanic and flat views on the left.
Flight Path
The route crosses the Truong Son mountain range into Laos, then passes over the flat agricultural plains of the Mekong lowlands and eastern Cambodia before descending into Thailand's central plain near Bangkok.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DAD
RIGHTDeparting Danang, the westward turn after takeoff brings the Truong Son mountain range and the forested slopes around the Hai Van Pass and Ba Na Hills into view on the right, while the left side only shows open South China Sea and a receding coastline.
Landing at BKK
RIGHTOn the typical northerly approach into Suvarnabhumi, the aircraft descends southward, putting the Bangkok skyline, the Chao Phraya River bends, and the dense urban sprawl on the right side of the cabin, while the left shows only flat farmland east of the city.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Danang International (DAD) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Danang to Bangkok. The right side captures both the mountainous drama of the Danang departure and the urban river-delta scenery of the Bangkok arrival, giving it more visual variety than the largely oceanic and flat views on the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Danang International in Danang?
During takeoff from Danang International (DAD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Danang, the westward turn after takeoff brings the Truong Son mountain range and the forested slopes around the Hai Van Pass and Ba Na Hills into view on the right, while the left side only shows open South China Sea and a receding coastline. Notable sights include: Hai Van Pass, Ba Na Hills, Truong Son mountain range, Marble Mountains.
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 the typical northerly approach into Suvarnabhumi, the aircraft descends southward, putting the Bangkok skyline, the Chao Phraya River bends, and the dense urban sprawl on the right side of the cabin, while the left shows only flat farmland east of the city. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline (including the Chao Phraya bends near Rama IX Bridge area), suburban Bangkok sprawl, Gulf of Thailand haze on the horizon.
How long is the flight from Danang to Bangkok?
The flight from Danang International (DAD) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes 1h 50m.
What does the Danang to Bangkok flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Truong Son mountain range into Laos, then passes over the flat agricultural plains of the Mekong lowlands and eastern Cambodia before descending into Thailand's central plain near Bangkok.