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Flight time11h 35m
Distance5,871
Heading319° → 255°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 2.5 left·★ 3.5 right

The right side benefits from the flight path's proximity to the Himalayan foothills and Hindu Kush ranges over South and Central Asia, plus a stronger approach view into Paris, giving it more sustained visual interest than the left side's largely flat and oceanic stretches.

Takeoff · BKKLEFTChao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand shoreline
Landing · CDGRIGHTSeine River bends, northern Paris suburbs, Charles de Gaulle terminal complex

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Himalayan foothills near the Nepal-India border, Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan, Caspian Sea coastline, Zagros Mountains of Iran, Anatolian plateau of Turkey

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Bangkok (left side) — Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand shoreline, Thai central plains rice fields

Takeoff from BKK

LEFT

As the aircraft climbs out of Suvarnabhumi and banks toward its northwesterly routing, the left side offers a clear view back over Bangkok's dense skyline and the winding Chao Phraya River delta before the city gives way to flat central Thai farmland.

Chao Phraya RiverBangkok skylineGulf of Thailand shorelineThai central plains rice fields
Aerial window seat view during landing at Paris (right side) — Seine River bends, northern Paris suburbs, Charles de Gaulle terminal complex, Parc de la Villette green spaces

Landing at CDG

RIGHT

On the descent into CDG from the east, the typical westerly approach path brings the right side over the northern Paris suburbs and the Seine's winding course, with the city's rooftops and green parks visible just before touchdown.

Seine River bendsnorthern Paris suburbsCharles de Gaulle terminal complexParc de la Villette green spaces

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Paris. The right side benefits from the flight path's proximity to the Himalayan foothills and Hindu Kush ranges over South and Central Asia, plus a stronger approach view into Paris, giving it more sustained visual interest than the left side's largely flat and oceanic stretches.

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. As the aircraft climbs out of Suvarnabhumi and banks toward its northwesterly routing, the left side offers a clear view back over Bangkok's dense skyline and the winding Chao Phraya River delta before the city gives way to flat central Thai farmland. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand shoreline, Thai central plains rice fields.

What can I see when landing at Charles De Gaulle in Paris?

When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into CDG from the east, the typical westerly approach path brings the right side over the northern Paris suburbs and the Seine's winding course, with the city's rooftops and green parks visible just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Seine River bends, northern Paris suburbs, Charles de Gaulle terminal complex, Parc de la Villette green spaces.

How long is the flight from Bangkok to Paris?

The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes 11h 35m.

What does the Bangkok to Paris flight path pass over?

Himalayan foothills near the Nepal-India border, Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan, Caspian Sea coastline, Zagros Mountains of Iran, Anatolian plateau of Turkey