Bangkok to Los Angeles flight pathBKKLAX

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Flight time15h 30m
Distance8,259
Heading037° → 135°
Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 4.0 left·★ 2.0 right

During cruise, the flight path curves up over Japan, Kamchatka, and the Gulf of Alaska before tracking south along the North American coast, putting the Alaska Range, Canadian Coast Mountains, Cascade volcanoes, and Sierra Nevada on the left side of the aircraft for hours, while the right side faces mostly open Pacific Ocean.

Takeoff · BKKRIGHTChao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Central Plains rice fields
Landing · LAXLEFTSanta Monica Mountains, Los Angeles basin, Pacific coastline

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Sea of Japan, Kamchatka Peninsula, Aleutian Islands chain, Gulf of Alaska, Alaska Range near Denali

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Bangkok (right side) — Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Central Plains rice fields

Takeoff from BKK

RIGHT

Departing Suvarnabhumi and turning northeast toward China, the right side offers a brief but clear view of Bangkok's dense downtown skyline along the Chao Phraya River before the aircraft climbs out over the flat Central Plains.

Chao Phraya RiverBangkok skylineCentral Plains rice fields
Aerial window seat view during landing at Los Angeles (left side) — Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles basin, Pacific coastline, Palos Verdes Peninsula

Landing at LAX

LEFT

On approach into LAX from the north, the left side offers views of the Southern California coastline, the Santa Monica Mountains, and the Los Angeles basin as the aircraft descends toward the Pacific-facing runways.

Santa Monica MountainsLos Angeles basinPacific coastlinePalos Verdes Peninsula

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Los Angeles. During cruise, the flight path curves up over Japan, Kamchatka, and the Gulf of Alaska before tracking south along the North American coast, putting the Alaska Range, Canadian Coast Mountains, Cascade volcanoes, and Sierra Nevada on the left side of the aircraft for hours, while the right side faces mostly open Pacific Ocean.

What can I see during takeoff from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok?

During takeoff from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Suvarnabhumi and turning northeast toward China, the right side offers a brief but clear view of Bangkok's dense downtown skyline along the Chao Phraya River before the aircraft climbs out over the flat Central Plains. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Central Plains rice fields.

What can I see when landing at Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?

When landing at Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into LAX from the north, the left side offers views of the Southern California coastline, the Santa Monica Mountains, and the Los Angeles basin as the aircraft descends toward the Pacific-facing runways. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles basin, Pacific coastline, Palos Verdes Peninsula.

How long is the flight from Bangkok to Los Angeles?

The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes 15h 30m.

What does the Bangkok to Los Angeles flight path pass over?

Sea of Japan, Kamchatka Peninsula, Aleutian Islands chain, Gulf of Alaska, Alaska Range near Denali