The right side wins for its stronger urban view during takeoff and its river-and-hill terrain during the Chongqing approach, both offering more visual contrast than the flatter, less distinctive views on the left.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to Chongqing is 1,170 miles (1,883 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
Northern Laos highlands, the Mekong River valley, and the karst limestone mountains of Guangxi/Guizhou before descending into the Sichuan basin
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
RIGHTClimbing out of Suvarnabhumi, the right side offers views over the Chao Phraya delta and the sprawling grid of Bangkok's eastern suburbs before the plane turns onto its northbound track. The left side mostly shows flat rice paddies with little contrast.
Landing at CKG
RIGHTOn the descent into Chongqing from the south, the right side reveals the folded green ridgelines of the Sichuan basin's edge and the Yangtze River threading through terraced hills as the plane lines up for the north-south runways. The confluence area near the city is more visible on this side during the turn.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Jiangbei (CKG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Chongqing. The right side wins for its stronger urban view during takeoff and its river-and-hill terrain during the Chongqing approach, both offering more visual contrast than the flatter, less distinctive views on the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok?
During takeoff from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing out of Suvarnabhumi, the right side offers views over the Chao Phraya delta and the sprawling grid of Bangkok's eastern suburbs before the plane turns onto its northbound track. The left side mostly shows flat rice paddies with little contrast. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River delta, Bangkok's eastern suburbs, Gulf of Thailand coastline in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Jiangbei in Chongqing?
When landing at Jiangbei (CKG), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into Chongqing from the south, the right side reveals the folded green ridgelines of the Sichuan basin's edge and the Yangtze River threading through terraced hills as the plane lines up for the north-south runways. The confluence area near the city is more visible on this side during the turn. Notable sights include: Yangtze River bends, terraced hill farmland, Jialing River tributary valleys, Chongqing's hilly skyline.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Chongqing?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Jiangbei (CKG) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,170 miles (1,883 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to Chongqing flight path pass over?
Northern Laos highlands, the Mekong River valley, and the karst limestone mountains of Guangxi/Guizhou before descending into the Sichuan basin