While Bangkok's river-city takeoff is scenic, the right side benefits from likely views of Pacific coastal Asia, Alaskan or Kamchatka mountain terrain during the long high-latitude cruise, and a genuinely striking Lake Superior approach into the Keweenaw Peninsula, giving it more cumulative visual variety over the flight.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to Hancock is 8,194 miles (13,187 km), a flight of about 15 hours 30 minutes.
The great-circle routing between Bangkok and Michigan's Upper Peninsula trends north over eastern China and the Sea of Japan, then arcs across the North Pacific near the Kamchatka Peninsula and Aleutian chain, over the Gulf of Alaska and western Canada's boreal wilderness, before descending across the Canadian Shield lakes toward Lake Superior.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
LEFTDeparting Suvarnabhumi on the northbound runway, the initial climb curves the city and the winding Chao Phraya River into view on the left side, with Bangkok's skyline and the flat patchwork of rice paddies and canals spreading toward the horizon. The right side mostly shows the flatter eastern suburbs and industrial estates with less visual interest.
Landing at CMX
RIGHTOn the northwest-facing approach into CMX, the right side of the aircraft looks north across the open expanse of Lake Superior as the plane descends over the narrow, forested Keweenaw Peninsula. The left side mainly shows interior forest and Portage Lake, which is scenic but less dramatic than the open lake horizon.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Hancock. While Bangkok's river-city takeoff is scenic, the right side benefits from likely views of Pacific coastal Asia, Alaskan or Kamchatka mountain terrain during the long high-latitude cruise, and a genuinely striking Lake Superior approach into the Keweenaw Peninsula, giving it more cumulative visual variety over the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok?
During takeoff from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Suvarnabhumi on the northbound runway, the initial climb curves the city and the winding Chao Phraya River into view on the left side, with Bangkok's skyline and the flat patchwork of rice paddies and canals spreading toward the horizon. The right side mostly shows the flatter eastern suburbs and industrial estates with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline (Chatuchak/Downtown), rice paddy patchwork, Bang Pu coastal wetlands.
What can I see when landing at Houghton County Memorial Airport in Hancock?
When landing at Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the northwest-facing approach into CMX, the right side of the aircraft looks north across the open expanse of Lake Superior as the plane descends over the narrow, forested Keweenaw Peninsula. The left side mainly shows interior forest and Portage Lake, which is scenic but less dramatic than the open lake horizon. Notable sights include: Lake Superior, Keweenaw Peninsula shoreline, Portage Lake/Keweenaw Waterway, dense boreal forest.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Hancock?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) takes about 15 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 8,194 miles (13,187 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to Hancock flight path pass over?
The great-circle routing between Bangkok and Michigan's Upper Peninsula trends north over eastern China and the Sea of Japan, then arcs across the North Pacific near the Kamchatka Peninsula and Aleutian chain, over the Gulf of Alaska and western Canada's boreal wilderness, before descending across the Canadian Shield lakes toward Lake Superior.