The right side offers a stronger overall experience: dramatic Alpine and Balkan terrain near departure, a chance at Zagros Mountains and Turkish highlands mid-route, and a scenic Bangkok skyline on arrival, whereas the left side spends most of the flight over relatively flat Eastern European plains and open Bay of Bengal water.
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Flight Path
Brussels to Bangkok is 5,755 miles (9,262 km), a flight of about 10 hours 45 minutes.
Anatolian plateau of Turkey, Zagros Mountains of Iran, arid highlands of Afghanistan/Pakistan border, Bay of Bengal
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BRU
RIGHTDeparting Brussels on the standard westerly runway, the aircraft banks south and east toward its Bangkok routing, putting Brussels' city center and the rolling Ardennes forest on the right side. As the climb continues southeast, the Alps' northern foothills near Munich and Salzburg become visible off the right before the aircraft turns onto its Balkans-bound track.
Landing at BKK
RIGHTOn the typical dry-season approach into Suvarnabhumi, arrivals descend from the north on runway 19, flying south over the outskirts of Bangkok before landing. This puts the Bangkok skyline, the Chao Phraya River bends, and the sprawling urban grid on the right side of the aircraft during final descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Brussels Natl (BRU) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brussels to Bangkok. The right side offers a stronger overall experience: dramatic Alpine and Balkan terrain near departure, a chance at Zagros Mountains and Turkish highlands mid-route, and a scenic Bangkok skyline on arrival, whereas the left side spends most of the flight over relatively flat Eastern European plains and open Bay of Bengal water.
What can I see during takeoff from Brussels Natl in Brussels?
During takeoff from Brussels Natl (BRU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Brussels on the standard westerly runway, the aircraft banks south and east toward its Bangkok routing, putting Brussels' city center and the rolling Ardennes forest on the right side. As the climb continues southeast, the Alps' northern foothills near Munich and Salzburg become visible off the right before the aircraft turns onto its Balkans-bound track. Notable sights include: Brussels city center, Ardennes forest, Alps foothills near Salzburg.
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 the typical dry-season approach into Suvarnabhumi, arrivals descend from the north on runway 19, flying south over the outskirts of Bangkok before landing. This puts the Bangkok skyline, the Chao Phraya River bends, and the sprawling urban grid on the right side of the aircraft during final descent. Notable sights include: Bangkok skyline, Chao Phraya River, Gulf of Thailand coastline.
How long is the flight from Brussels to Bangkok?
The flight from Brussels Natl (BRU) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 10 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,755 miles (9,262 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Brussels to Bangkok flight path pass over?
Anatolian plateau of Turkey, Zagros Mountains of Iran, arid highlands of Afghanistan/Pakistan border, Bay of Bengal