Tampa to Bangkok flight path: TPA to BKK

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tampa to Bangkok. While most of this ultra-long-haul route crosses open ocean and desert with limited scenery on either side, the right side benefits from the more distinctive Bangkok approach over the Chao Phraya Delta, giving it a slight edge over the otherwise similar Tampa departure view.

During takeoff from Tampa International (TPA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing TPA to the north before turning east, the left side offers a brief but clear view of Tampa Bay, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and the Gulf of Mexico coastline as the aircraft climbs out. The right side mostly shows flat inland Florida suburbs with little contrast. Notable sights include: Tampa Bay, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Gulf of Mexico coastline, Pinellas Peninsula.

When landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into BKK from the south during dry-season operations, the right side captures the braided waterways of the Chao Phraya Delta and the dense sprawl of Bangkok's skyline before the turn onto final approach. The left side mostly shows flat agricultural land with fewer visual landmarks. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River delta, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand shoreline, aquaculture ponds near Samut Prakan.

The flight from Tampa International (TPA) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes 17h 45m.

North Atlantic Ocean, Iberian Peninsula and Strait of Gibraltar, Mediterranean Sea, Arabian Peninsula deserts, Arabian Sea, Indian subcontinent coastline, Bay of Bengal