Bangkok to Brussels flight path: BKK to BRU

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Brussels. The right side wins overall thanks to the Bangkok skyline at takeoff and, more importantly, the cruise-phase views over the Himalayan foothills, Hindu Kush, and Zagros Mountains as the great-circle route arcs across South and Central Asia — terrain the left side largely misses.

During takeoff from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Suvarnabhumi and climbing out over the delta, the right side gives passengers a clear view of Bangkok's skyline and the winding Chao Phraya River before the aircraft turns onto its northwest heading toward the Gulf of Thailand coastline. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River delta, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand coastline, Suvarnabhumi's surrounding wetlands and shrimp farms.

When landing at Brussels Natl (BRU), sit on the Left side for the best views. On a typical westerly approach into Brussels, the left side offers views of the city's center and canals before the final turn, with the patchwork fields of Flemish Brabant unfolding beneath the descent path. Notable sights include: Brussels city center and canal network, Senne river valley, Flemish Brabant farmland, distant Zoniën Forest.

The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Brussels Natl (BRU) takes about 11 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,755 miles (9,262 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Route passes over northern India near the Himalayan foothills, the Hindu Kush range in Afghanistan, the Caspian Sea's southern shore, the Zagros Mountains of Iran, and the Anatolian Plateau near Turkey before crossing into the Balkans and Central Europe toward Belgium.