While most of this ultra-long flight crosses open ocean with little to see on either side, the right side edges ahead thanks to glimpses of the African coastline near Mozambique and Madagascar during cruise, plus the dramatic Río de la Plata and Buenos Aires skyline on final approach.
Flight Path
Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, southern Indian Ocean, Mozambique Channel and Madagascar coastline, South Atlantic Ocean
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Takeoff from BKK
LEFTDeparting Suvarnabhumi and turning toward the southwest for the long haul toward the Indian Ocean, the left side gives a good look back at Bangkok's sprawling skyline, the winding Chao Phraya River, and the flat green delta leading to the Gulf of Thailand coastline before the aircraft climbs out over water.

Landing at EZE
RIGHTOn approach into Ezeiza from the north or east, the right side typically overlooks the vast brown expanse of the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires waterfront before the aircraft turns inland over the flat green Pampas for final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Buenos Aires. While most of this ultra-long flight crosses open ocean with little to see on either side, the right side edges ahead thanks to glimpses of the African coastline near Mozambique and Madagascar during cruise, plus the dramatic Río de la Plata and Buenos Aires skyline on final approach.
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 and turning toward the southwest for the long haul toward the Indian Ocean, the left side gives a good look back at Bangkok's sprawling skyline, the winding Chao Phraya River, and the flat green delta leading to the Gulf of Thailand coastline before the aircraft climbs out over water. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand coastline, central Thailand rice paddies.
What can I see when landing at Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini in Buenos Aires?
When landing at Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Ezeiza from the north or east, the right side typically overlooks the vast brown expanse of the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires waterfront before the aircraft turns inland over the flat green Pampas for final approach. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires waterfront and skyline, Pampas farmland, Ezeiza approach corridor.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Buenos Aires?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) takes 19h 45m.
What does the Bangkok to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, southern Indian Ocean, Mozambique Channel and Madagascar coastline, South Atlantic Ocean