Following the modern reroute avoiding Russian airspace, the flight path tracks along the northern edge of major mountain systems — the Carpathians, Caucasus, and Hindu Kush — all visible from the left side during cruise, plus better takeoff and landing views on that side.
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Flight Path
Copenhagen to Bangkok is 5,367 miles (8,637 km), a flight of about 10 hours 15 minutes.
Caucasus Mountains, Caspian Sea's southern shore, Hindu Kush range in Afghanistan, and the Indus River plain in Pakistan
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CPH
LEFTDeparting CPH southbound, the left side looks east across the Öresund Strait, giving a clear view of the Öresund Bridge connecting to Malmö and the Swedish coastline as the aircraft climbs. The right side mostly shows the flatter Zealand countryside.
Landing at BKK
LEFTOn approach into Suvarnabhumi, the descent path over the Gulf of Thailand and the Chao Phraya delta puts the sprawling Bangkok skyline and river bends on the left side as the aircraft turns onto final. The right side mainly shows flat rice-paddy terrain east of the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Bangkok. Following the modern reroute avoiding Russian airspace, the flight path tracks along the northern edge of major mountain systems — the Carpathians, Caucasus, and Hindu Kush — all visible from the left side during cruise, plus better takeoff and landing views on that side.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing CPH southbound, the left side looks east across the Öresund Strait, giving a clear view of the Öresund Bridge connecting to Malmö and the Swedish coastline as the aircraft climbs. The right side mostly shows the flatter Zealand countryside. Notable sights include: Öresund Bridge, Malmö skyline, Öresund Strait, Amager island.
What can I see when landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok?
When landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Suvarnabhumi, the descent path over the Gulf of Thailand and the Chao Phraya delta puts the sprawling Bangkok skyline and river bends on the left side as the aircraft turns onto final. The right side mainly shows flat rice-paddy terrain east of the airport. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River delta, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand coastline, Bang Pakong river plains.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Bangkok?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 10 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,367 miles (8,637 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Copenhagen to Bangkok flight path pass over?
Caucasus Mountains, Caspian Sea's southern shore, Hindu Kush range in Afghanistan, and the Indus River plain in Pakistan