Xi'an to Bangkok flight path: XIY to BKK

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Xi'an to Bangkok. The right side wins because the southbound cruise track over Yunnan and northern Laos passes closer to the Hengduan mountain ranges and the upper Mekong River gorges, offering much more dramatic terrain than the flatter, less distinctive plateau country visible to the left.

During takeoff from Xianyang (XIY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Xianyang to the southwest, the right side offers a good look at the Qinling Mountains rising south of Xi'an, with the Wei River valley and city sprawl visible just before the climb turns onto the southbound route. Notable sights include: Qinling Mountains, Wei River valley, Xi'an urban sprawl.

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 gives the better view of the Chao Phraya River's wide bends and Bangkok's dense skyline as the aircraft descends over the central plains before touchdown. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, central Thailand rice plains.

The flight from Xianyang (XIY) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 4 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,519 miles (2,445 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Hengduan Mountains, upper Mekong River valley, northern Laos highlands