Bangkok to Stuttgart is 5,580 miles (8,980 km), a flight of about 10 hours 25 minutes.
The right side wins primarily on cruise scenery: the great-circle path from Bangkok to Stuttgart passes north of the Himalayan foothills and over the Hindu Kush and Zagros ranges, all visible to the north on the right side, plus a stronger landing view of the Black Forest near Stuttgart.
Flight Path
Route crosses northern India near the Ganges plain, then the Hindu Kush and Pamir foothills of Afghanistan, the Iranian Zagros Mountains, the Anatolian plateau of Turkey, and the Balkan highlands before descending into southern Germany.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
LEFTDeparting Suvarnabhumi, the initial turn typically banks toward Bangkok's sprawling metropolitan core, giving a brief but clear view of the Chao Phraya River winding through the city and the flat delta farmland beyond. The right side mostly shows featureless rice paddies and the airport's industrial surroundings.
Landing at STR
RIGHTOn approach to Stuttgart's runway 25, aircraft descend from the east over the rolling hills of Baden-Württemberg, and the right side faces west toward the dark forested ridgeline of the Black Forest in the distance beyond the Neckar valley. The left side mostly faces open farmland and the Swabian Jura's gentler, less distinctive slopes.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Stuttgart (STR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Stuttgart. The right side wins primarily on cruise scenery: the great-circle path from Bangkok to Stuttgart passes north of the Himalayan foothills and over the Hindu Kush and Zagros ranges, all visible to the north on the right side, plus a stronger landing view of the Black Forest near Stuttgart.
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, the initial turn typically banks toward Bangkok's sprawling metropolitan core, giving a brief but clear view of the Chao Phraya River winding through the city and the flat delta farmland beyond. The right side mostly shows featureless rice paddies and the airport's industrial surroundings. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Chao Phraya Delta rice paddies, Gulf of Thailand coastline in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Stuttgart in Stuttgart?
When landing at Stuttgart (STR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to Stuttgart's runway 25, aircraft descend from the east over the rolling hills of Baden-Württemberg, and the right side faces west toward the dark forested ridgeline of the Black Forest in the distance beyond the Neckar valley. The left side mostly faces open farmland and the Swabian Jura's gentler, less distinctive slopes. Notable sights include: Black Forest ridgeline, Neckar River valley, Stuttgart's vineyard-terraced hills, Swabian Jura escarpment.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Stuttgart?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Stuttgart (STR) takes about 10 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,580 miles (8,980 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to Stuttgart flight path pass over?
Route crosses northern India near the Ganges plain, then the Hindu Kush and Pamir foothills of Afghanistan, the Iranian Zagros Mountains, the Anatolian plateau of Turkey, and the Balkan highlands before descending into southern Germany.