About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bangkok International (BKK) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Copenhagen. Takeoff views from the right side are more dramatic and geographically distinctive (delta and gulf views), while landing on the left is excellent but the overall flight favors right-side seating for the departure experience over the 11-hour journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Bangkok International in Bangkok?
During takeoff from Bangkok International (BKK), sit on the Right side for the best views. BKK typically departs eastbound (runways 01L/01R). Right-side seats offer views of the Chao Phraya River delta and the Gulf of Thailand as you climb out, with the sprawling Bangkok metropolitan area visible below. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River (winding through central Bangkok), Gulf of Thailand (eastern horizon), Bangkok's urban grid extending south and east, Samut Prakan coastal plains.
What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?
When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. CPH (Kastrup) typically lands westbound on runways 04L/04R. Left-side seats provide views of the Øresund Strait, the Swedish coast, and the approach over Copenhagen's harbor and city center as you descend into Denmark. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait (separating Denmark and Sweden), Swedish coastline and Skåne region, Copenhagen harbor and inner city, Amager Island (where the airport sits).
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Copenhagen?
The flight from Bangkok International (BKK) to Kastrup (CPH) takes Approximately 11 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Bangkok to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Indian subcontinent (Himalayas visible on clear days from northern India), then the Middle East (Persian Gulf region), then over the Caucasus and Black Sea region, before crossing Eastern Europe and the Baltic approaches to Scandinavia. Notable geographic features include the Hindu Kush mountains (Afghanistan), the Caspian Sea (southern Russia), and the Baltic Sea (final approach region).