Lome to Bangkok flight pathLFWBKK

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Flight time11h 15m
Distance6,750
Heading075° → 098°
Best side
Right
★ 2.5 left·★ 3.5 right

The right side offers better coastal and urban views at both ends of the flight—the Gulf of Guinea shoreline at departure and the Chao Phraya delta with Bangkok's skyline at arrival—while the long cruise phase over Africa and the Indian Ocean is largely featureless on either side.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Lome to Bangkok is 6,750 miles (10,863 km), a flight of about 11 hours 15 minutes.

Route crosses the Ethiopian highlands and Rift Valley lakes, the Arabian Sea, and the southern tip of India before crossing the Bay of Bengal toward Thailand

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from LFW

RIGHT

Lome's runway parallels the coast, and the initial climb out reveals the Gulf of Guinea shoreline and the city's lagoon system on the right side of the aircraft as it banks away from the water toward the northeast.

Gulf of Guinea coastlineLome lagoonTogo coastal palm belt
LFW Lome TokoinHub for ASKY Airlines
Aerial window seat view during landing at Bangkok (right side) — Chao Phraya River delta, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand shoreline, flooded rice paddies

Landing at BKK

RIGHT

Arriving into Suvarnabhumi from the west over the Gulf of Thailand and the Chao Phraya delta, the final approach on the southbound runways gives right-side passengers a clear view of Bangkok's skyline and the winding river before touchdown.

Chao Phraya River deltaBangkok skylineGulf of Thailand shorelineflooded rice paddies
BKK Suvarnabhumi AirportHub for Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Thai Vietjet Air

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lome Tokoin (LFW) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lome to Bangkok. The right side offers better coastal and urban views at both ends of the flight—the Gulf of Guinea shoreline at departure and the Chao Phraya delta with Bangkok's skyline at arrival—while the long cruise phase over Africa and the Indian Ocean is largely featureless on either side.

What can I see during takeoff from Lome Tokoin in Lome?

During takeoff from Lome Tokoin (LFW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Lome's runway parallels the coast, and the initial climb out reveals the Gulf of Guinea shoreline and the city's lagoon system on the right side of the aircraft as it banks away from the water toward the northeast. Notable sights include: Gulf of Guinea coastline, Lome lagoon, Togo coastal palm belt.

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. Arriving into Suvarnabhumi from the west over the Gulf of Thailand and the Chao Phraya delta, the final approach on the southbound runways gives right-side passengers a clear view of Bangkok's skyline and the winding river before touchdown. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River delta, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand shoreline, flooded rice paddies.

How long is the flight from Lome to Bangkok?

The flight from Lome Tokoin (LFW) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 11 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,750 miles (10,863 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Lome to Bangkok flight path pass over?

Route crosses the Ethiopian highlands and Rift Valley lakes, the Arabian Sea, and the southern tip of India before crossing the Bay of Bengal toward Thailand