The right side wins thanks to a coastal takeoff view of the Gulf of Thailand and a Han River/Seoul skyline approach into Gimpo, both giving more identifiable landmarks than the flatter, less distinct scenery on the left throughout the flight.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to Seoul is 2,298 miles (3,698 km), a flight of about 5 hours 25 minutes.
The route crosses southern China near Hainan Island and the Leizhou Peninsula, then continues over the East China Sea and Yellow Sea before making landfall on the Korean peninsula's southwest coast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
RIGHTDeparting Suvarnabhumi, the right side offers glimpses of the Gulf of Thailand and Bangkok's eastern suburbs as the aircraft climbs out over the flat Chao Phraya delta before turning northeast. The left side mostly shows featureless flooded rice paddies and industrial zones with no real landmarks.
Landing at GMP
RIGHTOn approach into Gimpo from the south, the right side typically faces east toward central Seoul, giving passengers a clear view of the Han River winding through the skyscrapers and the low mountains like Namsan before the final turn onto the runway. The left side mostly faces west toward the flatter Incheon Bay tidal flats with less visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Gimpo (GMP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Seoul. The right side wins thanks to a coastal takeoff view of the Gulf of Thailand and a Han River/Seoul skyline approach into Gimpo, both giving more identifiable landmarks than the flatter, less distinct scenery on the left throughout the flight.
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. Departing Suvarnabhumi, the right side offers glimpses of the Gulf of Thailand and Bangkok's eastern suburbs as the aircraft climbs out over the flat Chao Phraya delta before turning northeast. The left side mostly shows featureless flooded rice paddies and industrial zones with no real landmarks. Notable sights include: Gulf of Thailand coastline, Bangkok's eastern sprawl, Chao Phraya River delta.
What can I see when landing at Gimpo in Seoul?
When landing at Gimpo (GMP), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Gimpo from the south, the right side typically faces east toward central Seoul, giving passengers a clear view of the Han River winding through the skyscrapers and the low mountains like Namsan before the final turn onto the runway. The left side mostly faces west toward the flatter Incheon Bay tidal flats with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Han River, Seoul skyline, Namsan Tower, Bukhansan foothills.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Seoul?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Gimpo (GMP) takes about 5 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,298 miles (3,698 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to Seoul flight path pass over?
The route crosses southern China near Hainan Island and the Leizhou Peninsula, then continues over the East China Sea and Yellow Sea before making landfall on the Korean peninsula's southwest coast.