Most of this flight is a long ocean crossing, but the right side tracks closer to Sumatra's mountainous coastline, the Nicobar and Andaman islands, and the karst-studded coast of southern Thailand before the Bangkok approach, giving it more visual variety than the open-water left side.
Flight Path
Indian Ocean crossing past the Sumatra coastline and Barisan Mountains, Nicobar Islands, Andaman Sea approaching the Thai-Malay peninsula
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from JAD
LEFTDeparting Jandakot to the northeast, the aircraft banks west and north to pick up its Bangkok heading, giving left-side passengers a good look at Perth's CBD, the Swan River, and the coastline near Fremantle before the long ocean crossing begins.
Landing at BKK
RIGHTOn the descent into Suvarnabhumi, the approach path crosses the Chao Phraya River delta and skirts the eastern edge of Bangkok, putting the city's dense skyline, canals, and the wide brown river on the right side of the aircraft.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Perth Jandakot (JAD) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Perth to Bangkok. Most of this flight is a long ocean crossing, but the right side tracks closer to Sumatra's mountainous coastline, the Nicobar and Andaman islands, and the karst-studded coast of southern Thailand before the Bangkok approach, giving it more visual variety than the open-water left side.
What can I see during takeoff from Perth Jandakot in Perth?
During takeoff from Perth Jandakot (JAD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Jandakot to the northeast, the aircraft banks west and north to pick up its Bangkok heading, giving left-side passengers a good look at Perth's CBD, the Swan River, and the coastline near Fremantle before the long ocean crossing begins. Notable sights include: Perth CBD skyline, Swan River, Fremantle Harbour, Rottnest Island offshore.
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 descent into Suvarnabhumi, the approach path crosses the Chao Phraya River delta and skirts the eastern edge of Bangkok, putting the city's dense skyline, canals, and the wide brown river on the right side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand shoreline, patchwork rice paddies east of the city.
How long is the flight from Perth to Bangkok?
The flight from Perth Jandakot (JAD) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes 7h 30m.
What does the Perth to Bangkok flight path pass over?
Indian Ocean crossing past the Sumatra coastline and Barisan Mountains, Nicobar Islands, Andaman Sea approaching the Thai-Malay peninsula