The right side offers a London skyline glimpse on departure, the best chance of seeing the Alps, Zagros Mountains, and Hindu Kush foothills during the long cruise portion of the route, and a scenic coastal/urban view of Bangkok on arrival — a much more varied and dramatic set of views than the largely featureless or ocean-heavy left side.
Flight Path
Flight path crosses over continental Europe near the Alps, then over Turkey, Iran's Zagros Mountains, Afghanistan/Pakistan border ranges, and the northern Indian subcontinent before descending over the Bay of Bengal and Myanmar into Thailand.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
RIGHTEastbound LHR departures typically turn south over Windsor and then track southeast toward the Kent coast, putting central London and the Thames on the right side of the aircraft during the climb. Passengers get a brief but clear view of the city skyline before the route heads out over the Channel.
Landing at BKK
RIGHTApproaches into Suvarnabhumi from the south or east give a clear view of the Gulf of Thailand coastline and the sprawling Bangkok metropolitan area, including the Chao Phraya River delta, before the final turn onto the runway. This side offers more recognizable urban and coastal geography than the flatter inland approach from the north.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Bangkok. The right side offers a London skyline glimpse on departure, the best chance of seeing the Alps, Zagros Mountains, and Hindu Kush foothills during the long cruise portion of the route, and a scenic coastal/urban view of Bangkok on arrival — a much more varied and dramatic set of views than the largely featureless or ocean-heavy left side.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Eastbound LHR departures typically turn south over Windsor and then track southeast toward the Kent coast, putting central London and the Thames on the right side of the aircraft during the climb. Passengers get a brief but clear view of the city skyline before the route heads out over the Channel. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf/City of London skyline, Kent countryside, Dover coastline.
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. Approaches into Suvarnabhumi from the south or east give a clear view of the Gulf of Thailand coastline and the sprawling Bangkok metropolitan area, including the Chao Phraya River delta, before the final turn onto the runway. This side offers more recognizable urban and coastal geography than the flatter inland approach from the north. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River delta, Gulf of Thailand coastline, Bangkok skyline, Bang Pu wetlands.
How long is the flight from London to Bangkok?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes 11h 35m.
What does the London to Bangkok flight path pass over?
Flight path crosses over continental Europe near the Alps, then over Turkey, Iran's Zagros Mountains, Afghanistan/Pakistan border ranges, and the northern Indian subcontinent before descending over the Bay of Bengal and Myanmar into Thailand.