The right side wins overall thanks to glimpses of the Caspian lowlands and Central Asian steppe early in the route, the dramatic rise of the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayan foothills near the China-Myanmar border, and a scenic river-and-skyline approach into Bangkok. The left side stays over comparatively featureless steppe and basins for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Moscow to Bangkok is 4,386 miles (7,059 km), a flight of about 8 hours 50 minutes.
Kazakh steppe, Tian Shan mountain range, edge of the Tibetan Plateau, upper Mekong River basin in Yunnan
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DME
RIGHTDeparting DME to the south, the right side gives a brief glimpse of the Moskva River valley and the patchwork of forests and farmland south of Moscow before the aircraft turns onto its southeasterly track. The left side mostly shows flat suburban sprawl with little variation.
Landing at BKK
RIGHTOn approach into Suvarnabhumi from the north, the right side offers views of the Chao Phraya River delta and the dense Bangkok skyline before the final turn onto the runway. The left side mostly faces flat rice paddies with less visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Moscow to Bangkok. The right side wins overall thanks to glimpses of the Caspian lowlands and Central Asian steppe early in the route, the dramatic rise of the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayan foothills near the China-Myanmar border, and a scenic river-and-skyline approach into Bangkok. The left side stays over comparatively featureless steppe and basins for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow?
During takeoff from Domodedovo International Airport (DME), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing DME to the south, the right side gives a brief glimpse of the Moskva River valley and the patchwork of forests and farmland south of Moscow before the aircraft turns onto its southeasterly track. The left side mostly shows flat suburban sprawl with little variation. Notable sights include: Moskva River bends, Domodedovo forest belt, southern Moscow suburbs.
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 right side offers views of the Chao Phraya River delta and the dense Bangkok skyline before the final turn onto the runway. The left side mostly faces flat rice paddies with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand shoreline.
How long is the flight from Moscow to Bangkok?
The flight from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 8 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,386 miles (7,059 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Moscow to Bangkok flight path pass over?
Kazakh steppe, Tian Shan mountain range, edge of the Tibetan Plateau, upper Mekong River basin in Yunnan