About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bangkok International (BKK) to Hat Yai International (HDY)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Songkhla. Right-side seats provide superior scenery for the majority of the flight. Takeoff offers excellent delta and river views, and the right side maintains better sightlines across the central Thai peninsula during cruise as the flight tracks southward.
What can I see during takeoff from Bangkok International in Bangkok?
During takeoff from Bangkok International (BKK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Chao Phraya River delta and Bangkok's urban sprawl as you climb southward. The river's distinctive meanders and the contrast between developed areas and agricultural land are clearly visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River delta, Bangkok metropolitan area, Samut Prakan coastal plains, Gulf of Thailand shoreline.
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. Left-side seats offer the best views during descent into Hat Yai. You'll see the Songkhla Lake to the west and the transition from coastal plains to the foothills of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Range, plus Hat Yai's urban area approaching from the north. Notable sights include: Songkhla Lake, Hat Yai city and airport, Nakhon Si Thammarat Range foothills, coastal plains of Songkhla Province.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Songkhla?
The flight from Bangkok International (BKK) to Hat Yai International (HDY) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Bangkok to Songkhla flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the central Thai peninsula heading south-southwest. Notable features include the transition from the Chao Phraya delta to agricultural plains, the Phetchaburi and Chumphon provinces' landscape with scattered hills and forest patches, and the gradual approach to the Songkhla region's coastal plains. The Gulf of Thailand remains visible to the east throughout much of the flight. No major mountain ranges directly intersect the typical flight corridor, but the distant Tenasserim Range forms the western horizon in the latter portion of the flight.