For most of the ten-hour crossing the flight path holds a west-to-northwest heading, which keeps the right side facing the string of major ranges to the north of the route — the Hindu Kush, Pamir, and Caucasus — while the left side mostly overlooks flatter desert and steppe. The right side also gets the hillier, more scenic side of the Frankfurt approach.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to Frankfurt is 5,593 miles (9,000 km), a flight of about 10 hours 45 minutes.
Hindu Kush and Pamir mountains over Afghanistan, the Caspian Sea crossing, the Caucasus range near Georgia, and the Carpathian Mountains over Romania
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
LEFTSuvarnabhumi departures typically climb out on a northbound heading and then bank left to join the northwest routing toward India, which swings the wing down over Bangkok itself. Passengers on the left briefly see the city's skyscraper cluster and the Chao Phraya River before the plane levels over flat delta farmland.
Landing at FRA
RIGHTFrankfurt's dominant westerly approach brings arriving aircraft in from the east, and on the final turn toward the 25 runways the low, forested Taunus ridge appears off the right side, sometimes with a distant glimpse of Frankfurt's skyscraper cluster before touchdown over the flat Hessian plain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Frankfurt Main (FRA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Frankfurt. For most of the ten-hour crossing the flight path holds a west-to-northwest heading, which keeps the right side facing the string of major ranges to the north of the route — the Hindu Kush, Pamir, and Caucasus — while the left side mostly overlooks flatter desert and steppe. The right side also gets the hillier, more scenic side of the Frankfurt 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. Suvarnabhumi departures typically climb out on a northbound heading and then bank left to join the northwest routing toward India, which swings the wing down over Bangkok itself. Passengers on the left briefly see the city's skyscraper cluster and the Chao Phraya River before the plane levels over flat delta farmland. Notable sights include: Bangkok skyline (Sukhumvit/Silom towers), Chao Phraya River, Chao Phraya Delta rice paddies and shrimp farms.
What can I see when landing at Frankfurt Main in Frankfurt?
When landing at Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Frankfurt's dominant westerly approach brings arriving aircraft in from the east, and on the final turn toward the 25 runways the low, forested Taunus ridge appears off the right side, sometimes with a distant glimpse of Frankfurt's skyscraper cluster before touchdown over the flat Hessian plain. Notable sights include: Taunus hills (Grosser Feldberg), Frankfurt skyline ('Mainhattan' towers), Main River, Hessian farmland.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Frankfurt Main (FRA) takes about 10 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,593 miles (9,000 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to Frankfurt flight path pass over?
Hindu Kush and Pamir mountains over Afghanistan, the Caspian Sea crossing, the Caucasus range near Georgia, and the Carpathian Mountains over Romania