Although the right side wins both the takeoff and landing sequences, the long cruise phase over Europe and Asia favors the left side, which faces north toward the Alps' northern flank, the Caucasus, and the Hindu Kush/Himalayan foothills as the great-circle route curves southeast — giving it more sustained mountain scenery than the right side's desert and Gulf-dominated view.
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Flight Path
Newcastle to Bangkok is 5,925 miles (9,536 km), a flight of about 11 hours 15 minutes.
Caucasus foothills near the Turkey-Iran border, the arid plateaus of Iran and Afghanistan, the Hindu Kush and western Himalayan foothills over Pakistan/India, and the Bay of Bengal before the Thai coast
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from NCL
RIGHTDeparting NCL on runway 07, the aircraft climbs northeast over the Northumberland coast before banking south toward continental Europe, swinging Newcastle, the Tyne estuary, and the North Sea coastline into view on the right side.
Landing at BKK
RIGHTOn the descent into Suvarnabhumi from the north (typical dry-season approach to runway 19), the aircraft tracks south over the flat Chao Phraya delta, bringing the sprawling Bangkok skyline and river bends into view on the right side just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newcastle (NCL) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newcastle to Bangkok. Although the right side wins both the takeoff and landing sequences, the long cruise phase over Europe and Asia favors the left side, which faces north toward the Alps' northern flank, the Caucasus, and the Hindu Kush/Himalayan foothills as the great-circle route curves southeast — giving it more sustained mountain scenery than the right side's desert and Gulf-dominated view.
What can I see during takeoff from Newcastle in Newcastle?
During takeoff from Newcastle (NCL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing NCL on runway 07, the aircraft climbs northeast over the Northumberland coast before banking south toward continental Europe, swinging Newcastle, the Tyne estuary, and the North Sea coastline into view on the right side. Notable sights include: Tyne River mouth, Newcastle/Gateshead skyline, North Sea coastline, Northumberland coast.
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 from the north (typical dry-season approach to runway 19), the aircraft tracks south over the flat Chao Phraya delta, bringing the sprawling Bangkok skyline and river bends into view on the right side just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline and skyscraper clusters, flooded rice paddies of the delta, Suvarnabhumi's parallel runways.
How long is the flight from Newcastle to Bangkok?
The flight from Newcastle (NCL) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 11 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,925 miles (9,536 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newcastle to Bangkok flight path pass over?
Caucasus foothills near the Turkey-Iran border, the arid plateaus of Iran and Afghanistan, the Hindu Kush and western Himalayan foothills over Pakistan/India, and the Bay of Bengal before the Thai coast