While takeoff slightly favors the left with the Nandi Hills, the right side accumulates more interest overall: glimpses of Chennai's coastline shortly after departure, the Mergui Archipelago islands scattered in the Andaman Sea, and finally the Bangkok skyline and Gulf of Thailand on approach, giving it the stronger cumulative score.
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Flight Path
Bangalore to Bangkok is 1,548 miles (2,492 km), a flight of about 3 hours 45 minutes.
Bay of Bengal open water, the Mergui Archipelago islands off Myanmar's Tenasserim coast, and the narrow Kra Isthmus of southern Thailand where the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand nearly meet
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BLR
LEFTDeparting Bangalore, the north-facing side offers a view of the city's tech-corridor sprawl giving way to the granite outcrops of the Deccan plateau, with the distinctive Nandi Hills escarpment visible as a dark ridge on the horizon. The south side by comparison shows flatter agricultural land around Bannerghatta with less relief.
Landing at BKK
RIGHTOn approach into Suvarnabhumi from the west, the right side faces toward central Bangkok and the Gulf of Thailand, giving passengers a view of the Chao Phraya River winding through the skyscraper skyline before the flat delta farmland closes in near touchdown. The left side mostly faces open delta rice paddies with no urban or coastal interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangalore to Bangkok. While takeoff slightly favors the left with the Nandi Hills, the right side accumulates more interest overall: glimpses of Chennai's coastline shortly after departure, the Mergui Archipelago islands scattered in the Andaman Sea, and finally the Bangkok skyline and Gulf of Thailand on approach, giving it the stronger cumulative score.
What can I see during takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?
During takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Bangalore, the north-facing side offers a view of the city's tech-corridor sprawl giving way to the granite outcrops of the Deccan plateau, with the distinctive Nandi Hills escarpment visible as a dark ridge on the horizon. The south side by comparison shows flatter agricultural land around Bannerghatta with less relief. Notable sights include: Nandi Hills escarpment, Bangalore's northern suburbs, Deccan plateau farmland, granite rock outcrops.
What can I see when landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok?
When landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Suvarnabhumi from the west, the right side faces toward central Bangkok and the Gulf of Thailand, giving passengers a view of the Chao Phraya River winding through the skyscraper skyline before the flat delta farmland closes in near touchdown. The left side mostly faces open delta rice paddies with no urban or coastal interest. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand coastline, delta rice paddies and canals.
How long is the flight from Bangalore to Bangkok?
The flight from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 3 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,548 miles (2,492 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangalore to Bangkok flight path pass over?
Bay of Bengal open water, the Mergui Archipelago islands off Myanmar's Tenasserim coast, and the narrow Kra Isthmus of southern Thailand where the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand nearly meet