For most of the cruise the great-circle route from DUS to BKK passes south of the Alps and through the Balkans, Turkey, and Iran, keeping the Alpine peaks, Anatolian mountains, and Zagros range visible on the right side, followed by the Persian Gulf coastline and the Bay of Bengal's edge near Myanmar. The left side spends most of the flight over featureless Central Asian steppe and open water with little to see.
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Flight Path
Duesseldorf to Bangkok is 5,653 miles (9,097 km), a flight of about 10 hours 35 minutes.
Alps foothills over Austria, Balkan mountain ranges, Bosphorus strait near Istanbul, Taurus and Zagros mountains, Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea coastline, Bay of Bengal, Myanmar's Irrawaddy delta
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUS
RIGHTDeparting DUS on runway 23 the aircraft climbs southwest over the flat Rhine-Ruhr plain before turning east toward Bavaria. The right side offers a brief glimpse of the Rhine river bends and the Cologne conurbation to the south before the turn, while the left side shows only flat farmland toward the Ruhr industrial belt.
Landing at BKK
RIGHTOn approach into Suvarnabhumi from the northwest, the right side gives clear views over the Gulf of Thailand coastline and the Chao Phraya river delta with Bangkok's skyscraper skyline sliding past before touchdown. The left side mostly faces inland flat rice paddies with less visual variety.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Duesseldorf to Bangkok. For most of the cruise the great-circle route from DUS to BKK passes south of the Alps and through the Balkans, Turkey, and Iran, keeping the Alpine peaks, Anatolian mountains, and Zagros range visible on the right side, followed by the Persian Gulf coastline and the Bay of Bengal's edge near Myanmar. The left side spends most of the flight over featureless Central Asian steppe and open water with little to see.
What can I see during takeoff from Dusseldorf in Duesseldorf?
During takeoff from Dusseldorf (DUS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing DUS on runway 23 the aircraft climbs southwest over the flat Rhine-Ruhr plain before turning east toward Bavaria. The right side offers a brief glimpse of the Rhine river bends and the Cologne conurbation to the south before the turn, while the left side shows only flat farmland toward the Ruhr industrial belt. Notable sights include: Rhine River, Cologne skyline area, Ruhr valley farmland.
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 northwest, the right side gives clear views over the Gulf of Thailand coastline and the Chao Phraya river delta with Bangkok's skyscraper skyline sliding past before touchdown. The left side mostly faces inland flat rice paddies with less visual variety. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River delta, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand coastline.
How long is the flight from Duesseldorf to Bangkok?
The flight from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 10 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,653 miles (9,097 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Duesseldorf to Bangkok flight path pass over?
Alps foothills over Austria, Balkan mountain ranges, Bosphorus strait near Istanbul, Taurus and Zagros mountains, Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea coastline, Bay of Bengal, Myanmar's Irrawaddy delta