The right side gets the more dramatic cruise-phase terrain, with the Alps, Caucasus, and Zagros mountain ranges visible along the southern edge of the flight path, plus a scenic Bangkok approach over the river and coastline; the left side spends most of the flight over featureless steppe and plains.
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Flight Path
Birmingham to Bangkok is 5,983 miles (9,629 km), a flight of about 11 hours 35 minutes.
Alps foothills over southern Germany/Austria, Caucasus and Zagros mountains near Iran, Hindu Kush foothills, Bay of Bengal coastline before Myanmar
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BHX
RIGHTDeparting BHX on runway 15 heads southeast over the Midlands and Cotswolds, giving the right side a brief view of rolling hills and patchwork farmland as the aircraft climbs and turns onto its easterly track. The left side mostly shows flat suburban Birmingham sprawl fading into haze.
Landing at BKK
RIGHTOn approach into Suvarnabhumi, the right side typically offers views of the Gulf of Thailand's coastline and the sprawling Bangkok skyline along the Chao Phraya River as the aircraft turns onto final. The left side mostly overlooks flat, repetitive rice paddies and canals of the central plain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Birmingham (BHX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Birmingham to Bangkok. The right side gets the more dramatic cruise-phase terrain, with the Alps, Caucasus, and Zagros mountain ranges visible along the southern edge of the flight path, plus a scenic Bangkok approach over the river and coastline; the left side spends most of the flight over featureless steppe and plains.
What can I see during takeoff from Birmingham in Birmingham?
During takeoff from Birmingham (BHX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing BHX on runway 15 heads southeast over the Midlands and Cotswolds, giving the right side a brief view of rolling hills and patchwork farmland as the aircraft climbs and turns onto its easterly track. The left side mostly shows flat suburban Birmingham sprawl fading into haze. Notable sights include: Birmingham city outskirts, Cotswold hills, River Avon valley, Warwickshire farmland.
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, the right side typically offers views of the Gulf of Thailand's coastline and the sprawling Bangkok skyline along the Chao Phraya River as the aircraft turns onto final. The left side mostly overlooks flat, repetitive rice paddies and canals of the central plain. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand coastline, aquaculture ponds of the delta.
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Bangkok?
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 11 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,983 miles (9,629 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Birmingham to Bangkok flight path pass over?
Alps foothills over southern Germany/Austria, Caucasus and Zagros mountains near Iran, Hindu Kush foothills, Bay of Bengal coastline before Myanmar