The right side wins overall because the long cruise phase over South Asia and the Middle East reveals the southern edge of the Himalayan region, the Hindu Kush, and the Zagros Mountains of Iran — a dramatic, ever-changing mountainous panorama that outweighs the flatter, ocean-free but less varied southwest-facing views.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to Vienna is 5,251 miles (8,451 km), a flight of about 10 hours 30 minutes.
Southern foothills of the Himalayas near the Nepal-India border, the Hindu Kush range over Afghanistan/Pakistan, and the Zagros Mountains of western Iran along the route toward Turkey
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
LEFTDeparting Suvarnabhumi, the initial climb and turn typically give a good look back at Bangkok's skyline, the Chao Phraya River delta, and the patchwork of canals and rice paddies south of the city before the aircraft settles onto its northwest heading.
Landing at VIE
RIGHTOn approach into Vienna, especially arrivals from the south or east onto runway 34/16, passengers on the right often see the Danube River looping through the city, the historic core near Stephansdom, and the green ridges of the Vienna Woods rising to the west before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Schwechat (VIE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Vienna. The right side wins overall because the long cruise phase over South Asia and the Middle East reveals the southern edge of the Himalayan region, the Hindu Kush, and the Zagros Mountains of Iran — a dramatic, ever-changing mountainous panorama that outweighs the flatter, ocean-free but less varied southwest-facing views.
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 climb and turn typically give a good look back at Bangkok's skyline, the Chao Phraya River delta, and the patchwork of canals and rice paddies south of the city before the aircraft settles onto its northwest heading. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand coastline, aquaculture ponds of the delta.
What can I see when landing at Schwechat in Vienna?
When landing at Schwechat (VIE), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Vienna, especially arrivals from the south or east onto runway 34/16, passengers on the right often see the Danube River looping through the city, the historic core near Stephansdom, and the green ridges of the Vienna Woods rising to the west before touchdown. Notable sights include: Danube River, Vienna Woods (Wienerwald), Vienna city center, Donauturm tower.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Vienna?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Schwechat (VIE) takes about 10 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,251 miles (8,451 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to Vienna flight path pass over?
Southern foothills of the Himalayas near the Nepal-India border, the Hindu Kush range over Afghanistan/Pakistan, and the Zagros Mountains of western Iran along the route toward Turkey