The left side offers the most dramatic and varied scenery across the whole flight: the Alps at departure and, during cruise, distant glimpses of the Hindu Kush and western Himalayan ranges over Afghanistan and Pakistan, giving it more terrain drama than the mostly flat, monsoon-hazy right side.
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Flight Path
Milano to Bangkok is 5,642 miles (9,080 km), a flight of about 9 hours 50 minutes.
Iranian plateau and Zagros Mountains, Afghan highlands, Hindu Kush foothills, Indus River plain, Bay of Bengal coastline near Myanmar
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MXP
LEFTDeparting Malpensa, the aircraft climbs over the Po Valley and quickly reveals the Alps to the north on the left side, including the foothills near Lake Maggiore and Lake Como. The right side shows only the flat, hazy Lombard plain.
Landing at BKK
RIGHTOn approach into Suvarnabhumi from the north, the descent path passes east of central Bangkok, giving right-side passengers a view of the Chao Phraya River winding through the skyscraper skyline before the flat delta and canals near the airport come into view.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Malpensa (MXP) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Milano to Bangkok. The left side offers the most dramatic and varied scenery across the whole flight: the Alps at departure and, during cruise, distant glimpses of the Hindu Kush and western Himalayan ranges over Afghanistan and Pakistan, giving it more terrain drama than the mostly flat, monsoon-hazy right side.
What can I see during takeoff from Malpensa in Milano?
During takeoff from Malpensa (MXP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Malpensa, the aircraft climbs over the Po Valley and quickly reveals the Alps to the north on the left side, including the foothills near Lake Maggiore and Lake Como. The right side shows only the flat, hazy Lombard plain. Notable sights include: Alps foothills, Lake Maggiore, Lake Como, Po Valley plain.
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 descent path passes east of central Bangkok, giving right-side passengers a view of the Chao Phraya River winding through the skyscraper skyline before the flat delta and canals near the airport come into view. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, rice paddies and canals of the delta, Gulf of Thailand haze on the horizon.
How long is the flight from Milano to Bangkok?
The flight from Malpensa (MXP) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 9 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,642 miles (9,080 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Milano to Bangkok flight path pass over?
Iranian plateau and Zagros Mountains, Afghan highlands, Hindu Kush foothills, Indus River plain, Bay of Bengal coastline near Myanmar