Seeing Burapha Withi Expressway from a plane

An elevated expressway on concrete pillars running about 34 miles east from Bangkok over the Bang Na road, among the longest bridges in the world. Look for the endless straight line heading toward the Gulf coast.

2 of our routes pass it. Thailand · rated 4 of 10

The easy pick

Singapore to Bangkok: sit on the left, on the way down.

Which side, by route

RouteSideWhen
Hong Kong to BangkokLefton the way down
Singapore to BangkokLefton the way down

From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.

Questions

Which side of the plane do you see Burapha Withi Expressway from?

It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.

When can you see Burapha Withi Expressway from a plane?

Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.

Can you see Burapha Withi Expressway at night?

Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.

Do clouds matter?

Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.

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