International route / South Asia-Southeast Asia
Delhi to Bangkok Flight Path Map
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Distance
~2900 km
great-circle estimate
Flight Time
4h 30m
typical schedule
Direction
East-Southeast (120°)
route bearing
Best View
Final descent
LEFT window
Route Read
Sit on the LEFT side for gangetic plain — flat alluvial plain with braided rivers visible just after departure.
From Delhi the route heads east-southeast across the Gangetic Plain, crossing Bangladesh and the Arakan Yoma mountains of western Myanmar, then descending along the Irrawaddy valley and central Thailand into Bangkok.
Decision
LEFT side
HIGH confidence based on route bearing, terrain position, and likely viewing side.
Why It Works
Left side (north) has the Gangetic Plain and distant Himalayan foothills visible on departure
The Arakan Yoma mountains and Irrawaddy River of Myanmar pass on the left tracking east-southeast
Bangkok approach from the west puts the Chao Phraya delta and city on the left side
Route Intelligence
What this flight path is known for
From Delhi the route heads east-southeast across the Gangetic Plain, crossing Bangladesh and the Arakan Yoma mountains of western Myanmar, then descending along the Irrawaddy valley and central Thailand into Bangkok.
Side Comparison
LEFT side
Pick this- Gangetic Plain and Himalayan foothills on departure
- Sundarbans delta, Arakan Yoma, and Irrawaddy River
- Chao Phraya River delta and Bangkok city on approach
RIGHT side
- Thar Desert rim and Vindhya Range
- Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea
- Gulf of Thailand on approach to Bangkok
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What to watch for
DEL-BKK
Takeoff from Delhi
Gangetic Plain
LEFTIndia's most densely populated river basin, flat and intensively farmed
Mid-flight
Sundarbans Delta
LEFTWorld's largest mangrove forest at the Ganges-Brahmaputra river mouth
Irrawaddy River
LEFTMyanmar's principal river with a wide braided channel and fertile delta
Approach to Bangkok
Bangkok Metro Area
LEFTChao Phraya meanders through a 10-million-person metropolitan area
Full route notes
From Delhi the route heads east-southeast across the Gangetic Plain, crossing Bangladesh and the Arakan Yoma mountains of western Myanmar, then descending along the Irrawaddy valley and central Thailand into Bangkok. The left side faces north, tracking Myanmar's major river systems and the Thai capital on approach.
A popular India–Thailand route serving both business and leisure travellers, operated by Thai Airways, Air India, and IndiGo.
Actual paths can shift by 10-30 km due to airline routing, wind, weather, or air traffic control.
Timing, weather, and airline variation
Morning
Morning haze over the Gangetic Plain gives way to clearer skies over Myanmar; Bangkok is bright in morning light.
Evening
Sunset over the Bay of Bengal is visible right; Bangkok city lights glow spectacularly on approach.
Weather
The Gangetic Plain is hazy year-round but visible below; Myanmar coast may be cloudy during monsoon season.
Airline routes
Different carriers may file slightly different paths, especially on long-haul routes, but the left side is the statistically stronger pick for the standard route.
Flight path FAQs
What is the best side for Delhi to Bangkok?
The LEFT side is recommended with high confidence.
What is the flight path?
The DEL-BKK route follows a east-southeast (120°) great-circle path at around 37,000 ft.
What can I see?
Key landmarks include Gangetic Plain, Sundarbans Delta, Irrawaddy River.
Does sunlight matter?
Yes. Sun angle is part of the recommendation, along with the route bearing and scenic features.
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