The left side wins both takeoff and landing with genuine coastal and urban scenery — Perth's river and coastline at departure, Bangkok's river delta and skyline at arrival — while the right side faces mostly featureless ocean or inland terrain during those same phases.
Flight Path
Extended cruise over the open Indian Ocean, passing north of Sumatra and across the Andaman Sea before making landfall on the Thai peninsula
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PER
LEFTDeparting PER on runway 03, the initial climb keeps the Perth coastline and city on the left side of the aircraft. Passengers get a clear view of the Swan River, Fremantle Harbour, and the Perth CBD skyline before the aircraft turns out over the Indian Ocean.
Landing at BKK
LEFTArriving into BKK from the south (typical during the dry season on the 19 runways), the approach path crosses the Gulf of Thailand and the Chao Phraya River delta before turning north. The left side offers views of the sprawling Bangkok metropolis, the winding river, and the flat green rice paddies surrounding the city.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Perth International (PER) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Perth to Bangkok. The left side wins both takeoff and landing with genuine coastal and urban scenery — Perth's river and coastline at departure, Bangkok's river delta and skyline at arrival — while the right side faces mostly featureless ocean or inland terrain during those same phases.
What can I see during takeoff from Perth International in Perth?
During takeoff from Perth International (PER), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing PER on runway 03, the initial climb keeps the Perth coastline and city on the left side of the aircraft. Passengers get a clear view of the Swan River, Fremantle Harbour, and the Perth CBD skyline before the aircraft turns out over the Indian Ocean. Notable sights include: Swan River, Fremantle Harbour, Perth CBD skyline, Indian Ocean coastline.
What can I see when landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok?
When landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arriving into BKK from the south (typical during the dry season on the 19 runways), the approach path crosses the Gulf of Thailand and the Chao Phraya River delta before turning north. The left side offers views of the sprawling Bangkok metropolis, the winding river, and the flat green rice paddies surrounding the city. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand coastline, rice paddy patchwork.
How long is the flight from Perth to Bangkok?
The flight from Perth International (PER) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes 7h35m.
What does the Perth to Bangkok flight path pass over?
Extended cruise over the open Indian Ocean, passing north of Sumatra and across the Andaman Sea before making landfall on the Thai peninsula