Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Bangkok. Right seats capture the superior landing approach over Bangkok's iconic Chao Phraya River and central landmarks. While left seats offer good London departure views, the landing experience over Thailand's most recognizable geography outweighs the takeoff advantage.

During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. LCY typically departs runway 27 (westbound). Left seats face north during initial climb, giving direct views of central London's landmarks before the aircraft turns southeast toward the Thames estuary and continental Europe. Notable sights include: Tower of London and City of London skyline, River Thames (winding through East London), Canary Wharf and Docklands (south), Greenwich Peninsula and Millennium Dome (southeast).

When landing at Bangkok International (BKK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Bangkok Airways typically uses runway 19L or 19R for arrivals. Right seats face west during final approach, providing views of the Chao Phraya River's distinctive meanders, the Grand Palace compound, and Bangkok's urban sprawl as the aircraft descends over the city. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River (multiple sharp bends), Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha (white roofs, central Bangkok), Lumphini Park (green rectangle, central district), Bangkok's high-rise clusters (Silom, Sukhumvit districts).

The flight from City (LCY) to Bangkok International (BKK) takes Approximately 12 hours 30 minutes to 13 hours 30 minutes (depending on winds and routing).

The flight path crosses the North Sea, then continental Europe (Alps visible on clear days around 8-9 hours into flight), the Mediterranean, Middle East (Zagros Mountains in Iran, Persian Gulf), and finally the Indian Ocean before reaching Southeast Asia. The most visually striking midpoint feature is the Zagros Mountain Range (bearing southeast from Iran), visible as a north-south trending ridge system around 9-10 hours into the flight on clear days. The Persian Gulf's distinctive turquoise shallow waters are also notable if crossing that region. As the aircraft approaches Thailand, the Andaman Sea transitions from deep blue to lighter turquoise near the coast, and the Thai peninsula's forested terrain becomes visible before descent into Bangkok.