The left (east-facing) side tracks the Gulf of Thailand coastline for much of the flight, offering glimpses of shoreline towns, the Surat Thani coastal plain, and Songkhla Lake near landing, while the right side over the interior peninsula stays flat and visually monotonous throughout.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to Songkhla is 467 miles (751 km), a flight of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Gulf of Thailand coastline near Chumphon and Surat Thani, with the peninsula's interior lowlands and distant Tenasserim foothills to the west
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Takeoff from BKK
LEFTDeparting Suvarnabhumi southbound, the left side faces east toward the Gulf of Thailand, giving passengers a view of Bangkok's eastern suburbs and the coastline as the aircraft climbs before turning onto its southbound track. The right side shows only the flat, featureless Chao Phraya delta farmland.
Landing at HDY
LEFTOn approach into Hat Yai, the aircraft typically tracks south along the peninsula's eastern side before turning inland, so the left side offers glimpses of Songkhla Lake, Thailand's largest lake, and the coastal lowlands near Songkhla town. The right side only shows the low, hazy Sankalakiri hills with no strong landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hat Yai International (HDY)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Songkhla. The left (east-facing) side tracks the Gulf of Thailand coastline for much of the flight, offering glimpses of shoreline towns, the Surat Thani coastal plain, and Songkhla Lake near landing, while the right side over the interior peninsula stays flat and visually monotonous throughout.
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 southbound, the left side faces east toward the Gulf of Thailand, giving passengers a view of Bangkok's eastern suburbs and the coastline as the aircraft climbs before turning onto its southbound track. The right side shows only the flat, featureless Chao Phraya delta farmland. Notable sights include: Bangkok's eastern sprawl, Gulf of Thailand shoreline, Chao Phraya River delta canals.
What can I see when landing at Hat Yai International in Songkhla?
When landing at Hat Yai International (HDY), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Hat Yai, the aircraft typically tracks south along the peninsula's eastern side before turning inland, so the left side offers glimpses of Songkhla Lake, Thailand's largest lake, and the coastal lowlands near Songkhla town. The right side only shows the low, hazy Sankalakiri hills with no strong landmarks. Notable sights include: Songkhla Lake, Songkhla coastal lowlands, patchwork rubber plantations near Hat Yai.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Songkhla?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hat Yai International (HDY) takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 467 miles (751 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to Songkhla flight path pass over?
Gulf of Thailand coastline near Chumphon and Surat Thani, with the peninsula's interior lowlands and distant Tenasserim foothills to the west