About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Bangkok International (BKK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Las Vegas to Bangkok. While left seats win on takeoff, right seats dominate the landing phase and provide the more dramatic final views. The Chao Phraya delta and Bangkok's urban geography are more visually distinctive than the departure scenery.
What can I see during takeoff from Mc Carran International in Las Vegas?
During takeoff from Mc Carran International (LAS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon immediately west of Las Vegas during climb-out. The dramatic red and tan escarpments are visually striking and visible within the first 10–15 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Spring Mountains, Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas Valley floor, Mojave Desert extending westward.
What can I see when landing at Bangkok International in Bangkok?
When landing at Bangkok International (BKK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide views of the Chao Phraya River delta and Bangkok's urban sprawl during descent into Suvarnabhumi. The river's distinctive meanders and the city's dense development are visible 20–30 minutes before touchdown. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River delta, Bangkok metropolitan area, rice paddies and agricultural plains, Gulf of Thailand coastline.
How long is the flight from Las Vegas to Bangkok?
The flight from Mc Carran International (LAS) to Bangkok International (BKK) takes 16h 35m.
What does the Las Vegas to Bangkok flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Himalayas (visible from cruising altitude as a massive snow-capped ridge), the Indian subcontinent including the Ganges River delta, the Bay of Bengal, and the Andaman Sea. Cruising altitude provides views of the Tibetan Plateau's high terrain, the Deccan Plateau, and coastal Myanmar before descending into Thailand.