The route from London to Bangkok trends southeast across Europe and Asia, and the right side of the aircraft faces the more dramatic terrain along this path — the Alps and Balkan mountains early in the route, followed by the Iranian plateau and Himalayan foothills further east, culminating in the scenic Bangkok river approach.
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Flight Path
London to Bangkok is 5,929 miles (9,543 km), a flight of about 11 hours 35 minutes.
Alps and Balkan ranges over Europe, the Caucasus and Iranian plateau, followed by the Himalayan foothills and the Bay of Bengal coastline before descent into Bangkok
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LCY
LEFTDeparting LCY on runway 27, the initial climb and turn give a good look back at the Thames, Canary Wharf and the O2 Arena before the aircraft turns southeast toward continental Europe. The right side over east London suburbs is comparatively unremarkable.
Landing at BKK
RIGHTOn the typical dry-season approach into BKK from the north on runway 19, the final turn and descent give right-side passengers a clear view over the Chao Phraya River and Bangkok's dense skyline before touchdown. The left side mostly faces flat agricultural land east of the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City (LCY) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Bangkok. The route from London to Bangkok trends southeast across Europe and Asia, and the right side of the aircraft faces the more dramatic terrain along this path — the Alps and Balkan mountains early in the route, followed by the Iranian plateau and Himalayan foothills further east, culminating in the scenic Bangkok river approach.
What can I see during takeoff from City in London?
During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing LCY on runway 27, the initial climb and turn give a good look back at the Thames, Canary Wharf and the O2 Arena before the aircraft turns southeast toward continental Europe. The right side over east London suburbs is comparatively unremarkable. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf towers, O2 Arena, Docklands.
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 BKK from the north on runway 19, the final turn and descent give right-side passengers a clear view over the Chao Phraya River and Bangkok's dense skyline before touchdown. The left side mostly faces flat agricultural land east of the airport. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Suvarnabhumi's surrounding canals, central Thai rice paddies.
How long is the flight from London to Bangkok?
The flight from City (LCY) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 11 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,929 miles (9,543 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Bangkok flight path pass over?
Alps and Balkan ranges over Europe, the Caucasus and Iranian plateau, followed by the Himalayan foothills and the Bay of Bengal coastline before descent into Bangkok