The left side wins overall because the cruise phase over northern India offers a distant but genuine panorama of the Himalayan foothills near the Nepal border, a rare mountain backdrop for a route that otherwise crosses flat river plains and deltas — a more distinctive feature than the coastal glimpses on the right.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the lower Gangetic plain into the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta region near Bangladesh, with the Sundarbans mangrove coastline and the Bay of Bengal visible to the south before the route continues over Myanmar's Rakhine coast and the Andaman Sea toward Thailand.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase

Takeoff from DEL
RIGHTDEL departures toward Southeast Asia typically roll west on the 29 runways, then swing right through a turn that puts the Yamuna River and Delhi's dense core on the right side of the cabin before the aircraft settles onto its southeast heading.

Landing at BKK
RIGHTSuvarnabhumi's north-south runways mean arrivals from the northwest turn onto final approach heading south, putting Bangkok's skyline, the Chao Phraya River bends, and the Gulf of Thailand beyond on the right side of the aircraft.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Bangkok. The left side wins overall because the cruise phase over northern India offers a distant but genuine panorama of the Himalayan foothills near the Nepal border, a rare mountain backdrop for a route that otherwise crosses flat river plains and deltas — a more distinctive feature than the coastal glimpses on the right.
What can I see during takeoff from Indira Gandhi International in Delhi?
During takeoff from Indira Gandhi International (DEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. DEL departures toward Southeast Asia typically roll west on the 29 runways, then swing right through a turn that puts the Yamuna River and Delhi's dense core on the right side of the cabin before the aircraft settles onto its southeast heading. Notable sights include: Yamuna River, Delhi's urban core near Humayun's Tomb/India Gate area, Akshardham Temple complex, distant Aravalli ridge to the south.
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. Suvarnabhumi's north-south runways mean arrivals from the northwest turn onto final approach heading south, putting Bangkok's skyline, the Chao Phraya River bends, and the Gulf of Thailand beyond on the right side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok's high-rise skyline, Bang Na canal network, Gulf of Thailand on the far horizon.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Bangkok?
The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes 4h05m.
What does the Delhi to Bangkok flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the lower Gangetic plain into the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta region near Bangladesh, with the Sundarbans mangrove coastline and the Bay of Bengal visible to the south before the route continues over Myanmar's Rakhine coast and the Andaman Sea toward Thailand.