The left side wins narrowly thanks to the memorable Yangon takeoff over Shwedagon Pagoda and the Bago Yoma hills, plus glimpses of the forested Dawna Range foothills along the Thai-Myanmar border during cruise, giving slightly more terrain variety than the right side's flatter coastal and delta views.
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Flight Path
Yangon to Bangkok is 380 miles (611 km), a flight of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Gulf of Martaban coastline, southern Myanmar's Mon State lowlands, and the forested foothills of the Dawna Range along the Thailand border
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from RGN
LEFTDeparting RGN toward the southeast, the left side offers a clear view back over Yangon city, including the golden Shwedagon Pagoda and the Yangon River winding through the delta, before the Bago Yoma hills rise into view to the north.
Landing at BKK
RIGHTOn approach into Suvarnabhumi from the west, the right side reveals Bangkok's dense skyline and the Chao Phraya River delta with its patchwork of canals and shrimp farms, giving a strong sense of the sprawling metropolis before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Yangon International (RGN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Yangon to Bangkok. The left side wins narrowly thanks to the memorable Yangon takeoff over Shwedagon Pagoda and the Bago Yoma hills, plus glimpses of the forested Dawna Range foothills along the Thai-Myanmar border during cruise, giving slightly more terrain variety than the right side's flatter coastal and delta views.
What can I see during takeoff from Yangon International in Yangon?
During takeoff from Yangon International (RGN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing RGN toward the southeast, the left side offers a clear view back over Yangon city, including the golden Shwedagon Pagoda and the Yangon River winding through the delta, before the Bago Yoma hills rise into view to the north. Notable sights include: Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon River, Bago Yoma hills, Yangon city grid.
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 west, the right side reveals Bangkok's dense skyline and the Chao Phraya River delta with its patchwork of canals and shrimp farms, giving a strong sense of the sprawling metropolis before touchdown. Notable sights include: Bangkok skyline, Chao Phraya River, canal-laced delta farmland, Gulf of Thailand coastline.
How long is the flight from Yangon to Bangkok?
The flight from Yangon International (RGN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 380 miles (611 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Yangon to Bangkok flight path pass over?
Gulf of Martaban coastline, southern Myanmar's Mon State lowlands, and the forested foothills of the Dawna Range along the Thailand border