About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Aktio (PVK) to Bangkok International (BKK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Preveza to Bangkok. The takeoff from Preveza offers more visually distinctive scenery with the Ionian Sea and Pindus Mountains. While Bangkok's approach is interesting, the outbound view is more dramatic and geographically varied.
What can I see during takeoff from Aktio in Preveza?
During takeoff from Aktio (PVK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats face northwest over the Ionian Sea and the Greek mainland, offering views of the Pindus Mountains and the Albanian coastline during climb-out. Right seats look inland toward less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Ionian Sea, Pindus Mountains (northwest), Albanian coast, Lake Pamvotida.
What can I see when landing at Bangkok International in Bangkok?
When landing at Bangkok International (BKK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats face west-southwest during approach to Bangkok, providing views of the Chao Phraya River delta, the Gulf of Thailand, and the sprawling Bangkok metropolitan area. Left seats see less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River delta, Gulf of Thailand, Bangkok city grid, Samut Prakan coastal plains.
How long is the flight from Preveza to Bangkok?
The flight from Aktio (PVK) to Bangkok International (BKK) takes Approximately 11-12 hours.
What does the Preveza to Bangkok flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Mediterranean toward the Levantine coast, then proceeds southeast over Syria, Iraq, and the Persian Gulf. Notable features include the Taurus Mountains (visible from altitude over southern Turkey), the Euphrates River valley, the Persian Gulf coastline, and eventually the Zagros Mountains along the Iran-Iraq border. The descent into Bangkok crosses the Andaman Sea and the Thai peninsula's western coast before reaching the Chao Phraya delta.