The right side scores higher due to the exceptional scenic quality of the landing approach into Phuket. The Phang Nga Bay limestone karsts and Andaman Sea coastline provide dramatic, visually distinctive terrain that far outweighs the modest Moscow departure scenery. The takeoff from SVO is relatively ordinary urban sprawl, while the approach to HKT crosses one of Southeast Asia's most geographically striking regions.
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Flight Path
Moscow to Phuket is 4,648 miles (7,481 km), a flight of about 7 hours 15 minutes.
Ural Mountains (distant, northern route passes south of major peaks), Caspian Sea (southern route passes east of it), Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan steppes and deserts, Hindu Kush and Pamir mountain ranges (southern route passes north of these), Tajikistan and Afghanistan highlands, Indus River valley in Pakistan, Arabian Sea coastline approaching India, Bay of Bengal, Myanmar coastline and Irrawaddy River delta, Thailand's central plains and Chao Phraya River valley
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SVO
LEFTMoscow's urban sprawl and the Moscow River valley provide moderate city scenery during climb-out. The right side faces open countryside with minimal landmarks during departure.
Landing at HKT
RIGHTThe approach to Phuket from the northeast crosses the Andaman Sea with dramatic coastal geography: limestone karst formations, Phang Nga Bay's distinctive islands, and the Phuket coastline with its beaches and harbors create visually striking scenery during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Sheremetyevo (SVO) to Phuket International (HKT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Moscow to Phuket. The right side scores higher due to the exceptional scenic quality of the landing approach into Phuket. The Phang Nga Bay limestone karsts and Andaman Sea coastline provide dramatic, visually distinctive terrain that far outweighs the modest Moscow departure scenery. The takeoff from SVO is relatively ordinary urban sprawl, while the approach to HKT crosses one of Southeast Asia's most geographically striking regions.
What can I see during takeoff from Sheremetyevo in Moscow?
During takeoff from Sheremetyevo (SVO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Moscow's urban sprawl and the Moscow River valley provide moderate city scenery during climb-out. The right side faces open countryside with minimal landmarks during departure. Notable sights include: Moscow city center and Kremlin district, Moscow River valley, suburban ring roads extending outward.
What can I see when landing at Phuket International in Phuket?
When landing at Phuket International (HKT), sit on the Right side for the best views. The approach to Phuket from the northeast crosses the Andaman Sea with dramatic coastal geography: limestone karst formations, Phang Nga Bay's distinctive islands, and the Phuket coastline with its beaches and harbors create visually striking scenery during descent. Notable sights include: Phang Nga Bay limestone karsts and islands, Andaman Sea coastline, Phuket's beaches and harbor, limestone cliffs and rock formations.
How long is the flight from Moscow to Phuket?
The flight from Sheremetyevo (SVO) to Phuket International (HKT) takes about 7 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,648 miles (7,481 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Moscow to Phuket flight path pass over?
Ural Mountains (distant, northern route passes south of major peaks), Caspian Sea (southern route passes east of it), Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan steppes and deserts, Hindu Kush and Pamir mountain ranges (southern route passes north of these), Tajikistan and Afghanistan highlands, Indus River valley in Pakistan, Arabian Sea coastline approaching India, Bay of Bengal, Myanmar coastline and Irrawaddy River delta, Thailand's central plains and Chao Phraya River valley