The left side wins both the departure from Bangkok, with its river and skyline, and the arrival into Toronto, with Lake Ontario and the downtown skyline visible on final approach. The right side offers comparatively flat, featureless terrain during both takeoff and landing phases.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to Toronto is 8,474 miles (13,637 km), a flight of about 14 hours 50 minutes.
The great-circle route passes over southern China's terraced hills, the vast forests and steppe of Siberia near Lake Baikal, the Central Siberian Plateau, and the sea ice of the Arctic Ocean before crossing Canada's Arctic islands and Hudson Bay en route to the Great Lakes region.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
LEFTSuvarnabhumi's northbound departure puts Bangkok's sprawling cityscape and the winding Chao Phraya River on the left side of the aircraft as it climbs. The river delta, dense urban grid, and Gulf of Thailand haze in the distance give the left side a much more dynamic view than the flat agricultural plains to the east.
Landing at YYZ
LEFTArrivals into Toronto from the north typically curve onto final approach for the 24 runways, putting Lake Ontario and the downtown Toronto skyline, including the CN Tower, on the left side during the descent. The right side mostly shows suburban sprawl with no comparable landmark.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Toronto. The left side wins both the departure from Bangkok, with its river and skyline, and the arrival into Toronto, with Lake Ontario and the downtown skyline visible on final approach. The right side offers comparatively flat, featureless terrain during both takeoff and landing phases.
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. Suvarnabhumi's northbound departure puts Bangkok's sprawling cityscape and the winding Chao Phraya River on the left side of the aircraft as it climbs. The river delta, dense urban grid, and Gulf of Thailand haze in the distance give the left side a much more dynamic view than the flat agricultural plains to the east. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok city skyline, Gulf of Thailand coastline.
What can I see when landing at Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
When landing at Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arrivals into Toronto from the north typically curve onto final approach for the 24 runways, putting Lake Ontario and the downtown Toronto skyline, including the CN Tower, on the left side during the descent. The right side mostly shows suburban sprawl with no comparable landmark. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario shoreline, CN Tower, downtown Toronto skyline, Toronto Islands.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Toronto?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 14 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 8,474 miles (13,637 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to Toronto flight path pass over?
The great-circle route passes over southern China's terraced hills, the vast forests and steppe of Siberia near Lake Baikal, the Central Siberian Plateau, and the sea ice of the Arctic Ocean before crossing Canada's Arctic islands and Hudson Bay en route to the Great Lakes region.