The left side benefits from Bangkok's river cityscape on departure, likely glimpses of the Tibetan Plateau's eastern ranges and Central Asian mountains during the long cruise north, and a more textured lake-and-forest view on the Arlanda approach, giving it a slight but consistent edge over the right side's flatter, more monotonous outlook.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to Stockholm is 5,155 miles (8,296 km), a flight of about 10 hours 50 minutes.
Eastern Tibetan Plateau foothills, Kunlun Mountains fringe, Taklamakan Desert margins, Tian Shan range, Kazakh Steppe, Ural Mountains foothills
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
LEFTDeparting Suvarnabhumi northbound, the initial climb puts Bangkok's skyline and the Chao Phraya River on the left side, with the dense urban sprawl and river bends visible before the aircraft turns onto its northerly track. The right side mostly shows flat paddies and the featureless Gulf lowlands.
Landing at ARN
LEFTOn approach into Arlanda from the south, the turn onto final often brings Lake Mälaren's inlets and the wooded ridgelines west of Stockholm into view on the left, offering a scenic mix of forest, farmland, and glinting lake water. The right side over the Baltic approach corridor tends to show more uniform forest with less water definition.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Arlanda (ARN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Stockholm. The left side benefits from Bangkok's river cityscape on departure, likely glimpses of the Tibetan Plateau's eastern ranges and Central Asian mountains during the long cruise north, and a more textured lake-and-forest view on the Arlanda approach, giving it a slight but consistent edge over the right side's flatter, more monotonous outlook.
What can I see during takeoff from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok?
During takeoff from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Suvarnabhumi northbound, the initial climb puts Bangkok's skyline and the Chao Phraya River on the left side, with the dense urban sprawl and river bends visible before the aircraft turns onto its northerly track. The right side mostly shows flat paddies and the featureless Gulf lowlands. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline (Sathorn/Silom towers), Chao Phraya delta paddies.
What can I see when landing at Arlanda in Stockholm?
When landing at Arlanda (ARN), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Arlanda from the south, the turn onto final often brings Lake Mälaren's inlets and the wooded ridgelines west of Stockholm into view on the left, offering a scenic mix of forest, farmland, and glinting lake water. The right side over the Baltic approach corridor tends to show more uniform forest with less water definition. Notable sights include: Lake Mälaren inlets, Stockholm's western forested ridges, scattered farmland clearings, Arlanda's surrounding pine forest.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Stockholm?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Arlanda (ARN) takes about 10 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,155 miles (8,296 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to Stockholm flight path pass over?
Eastern Tibetan Plateau foothills, Kunlun Mountains fringe, Taklamakan Desert margins, Tian Shan range, Kazakh Steppe, Ural Mountains foothills