The right side delivers the two most memorable moments of the journey: Bangkok's skyline and river delta at departure, and the unmistakable Sydney Harbour panorama at arrival. The left side's South China Sea, Indonesian islands, and Australian outback are pleasant but less visually striking by comparison.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to Sydney is 4,669 miles (7,515 km), a flight of about 9 hours 5 minutes.
The route crosses the Indonesian archipelago near Borneo and Sulawesi, then the Banda and Timor Seas, before entering Australia over Arnhem Land and the Top End, continuing across the arid interior of the Northern Territory and Queensland toward New South Wales.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
RIGHTSuvarnabhumi sits east of central Bangkok, so as the aircraft climbs and banks onto its southeast heading, the right side reveals the city's dense skyline and the winding Chao Phraya River delta before the coastline of the Gulf of Thailand opens up. The left side mostly shows flat rice paddies and canals with little contrast.
Landing at SYD
RIGHTOn the standard northerly arrival into Sydney, aircraft track south along the coast before banking to line up with the runway, and the right side faces west directly over the harbour. Passengers get a clear view of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and CBD skyline just before crossing Botany Bay to land.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Sydney. The right side delivers the two most memorable moments of the journey: Bangkok's skyline and river delta at departure, and the unmistakable Sydney Harbour panorama at arrival. The left side's South China Sea, Indonesian islands, and Australian outback are pleasant but less visually striking by comparison.
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. Suvarnabhumi sits east of central Bangkok, so as the aircraft climbs and banks onto its southeast heading, the right side reveals the city's dense skyline and the winding Chao Phraya River delta before the coastline of the Gulf of Thailand opens up. The left side mostly shows flat rice paddies and canals with little contrast. Notable sights include: Bangkok skyline, Chao Phraya River delta, Gulf of Thailand coastline.
What can I see when landing at Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney?
When landing at Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the standard northerly arrival into Sydney, aircraft track south along the coast before banking to line up with the runway, and the right side faces west directly over the harbour. Passengers get a clear view of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and CBD skyline just before crossing Botany Bay to land. Notable sights include: Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, CBD skyline, Botany Bay.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Sydney?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) takes about 9 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,669 miles (7,515 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to Sydney flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Indonesian archipelago near Borneo and Sulawesi, then the Banda and Timor Seas, before entering Australia over Arnhem Land and the Top End, continuing across the arid interior of the Northern Territory and Queensland toward New South Wales.