The right side wins on the strength of a dramatic London Docklands approach and the chance, during the long cruise across South Asia, to catch distant views of the Himalayan foothills and Hindu Kush to the north — features entirely absent from the ocean- and desert-dominated left side.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to London is 5,929 miles (9,543 km), a flight of about 11 hours 55 minutes.
Bay of Bengal coastline, Himalayan foothills and distant Everest/Kangchenjunga range near the India-Nepal border, Hindu Kush and Iranian Plateau, Caspian Sea and Anatolian highlands
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
RIGHTDeparting Suvarnabhumi to the north or south, the right side gives a brief view over Bangkok's dense eastern suburbs and the Chao Phraya delta's patchwork of canals and rice paddies before the aircraft turns onto its northwest heading. The left side mostly shows flat agricultural land with little contrast.
Landing at LCY
RIGHTArrivals into London City typically track west along the Thames Estuary before turning onto final for runway 27, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view north over Docklands, Canary Wharf's towers, and the river's bends through east London. The left side faces south toward less distinctive suburban Kent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to City (LCY)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to London. The right side wins on the strength of a dramatic London Docklands approach and the chance, during the long cruise across South Asia, to catch distant views of the Himalayan foothills and Hindu Kush to the north — features entirely absent from the ocean- and desert-dominated left side.
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 to the north or south, the right side gives a brief view over Bangkok's dense eastern suburbs and the Chao Phraya delta's patchwork of canals and rice paddies before the aircraft turns onto its northwest heading. The left side mostly shows flat agricultural land with little contrast. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River delta, Bangkok's eastern suburbs, aquaculture ponds and rice paddies.
What can I see when landing at City in London?
When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into London City typically track west along the Thames Estuary before turning onto final for runway 27, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view north over Docklands, Canary Wharf's towers, and the river's bends through east London. The left side faces south toward less distinctive suburban Kent. Notable sights include: Thames Estuary, Canary Wharf towers, Isle of Dogs river loop, O2 Arena dome.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to London?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to City (LCY) takes about 11 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,929 miles (9,543 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to London flight path pass over?
Bay of Bengal coastline, Himalayan foothills and distant Everest/Kangchenjunga range near the India-Nepal border, Hindu Kush and Iranian Plateau, Caspian Sea and Anatolian highlands