The right side wins by combining a rare glimpse of the Bangkok skyline on departure with the more dramatic sea-and-coastline approach into Phuket, while the left side offers mostly flat delta and open Gulf of Thailand water for most of the flight.
Flight Path
The flight tracks down the Malay Peninsula's spine, passing near the forested hills of the Nakhon Si Thammarat range inland to the west, with the Gulf of Thailand visible to the east before the route curves toward the Andaman Sea near Phuket.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
RIGHTClimbing out of Suvarnabhumi heading south, the right (west) side gives passengers a view back over the Chao Phraya River delta and the Bangkok skyline before the plane turns onto its southbound track. The left side only shows flat rice paddies and the featureless upper Gulf of Thailand.
Landing at HKT
RIGHTOn the standard approach to runway 27 at Phuket, the aircraft descends over the Andaman Sea with the rugged, forested hills of Phuket island visible ahead and to the north on the right side, including the long sweep of Mai Khao Beach just before touchdown. The left side mostly shows open sea with no coastline detail until very late in the approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket International (HKT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Phuket. The right side wins by combining a rare glimpse of the Bangkok skyline on departure with the more dramatic sea-and-coastline approach into Phuket, while the left side offers mostly flat delta and open Gulf of Thailand water for most of 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. Climbing out of Suvarnabhumi heading south, the right (west) side gives passengers a view back over the Chao Phraya River delta and the Bangkok skyline before the plane turns onto its southbound track. The left side only shows flat rice paddies and the featureless upper Gulf of Thailand. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand shoreline.
What can I see when landing at Phuket International in Phuket?
When landing at Phuket International (HKT), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the standard approach to runway 27 at Phuket, the aircraft descends over the Andaman Sea with the rugged, forested hills of Phuket island visible ahead and to the north on the right side, including the long sweep of Mai Khao Beach just before touchdown. The left side mostly shows open sea with no coastline detail until very late in the approach. Notable sights include: Andaman Sea, Mai Khao Beach, Phuket's forested hills, Sarasin Bridge area.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Phuket?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket International (HKT) takes 1h 25m.
What does the Bangkok to Phuket flight path pass over?
The flight tracks down the Malay Peninsula's spine, passing near the forested hills of the Nakhon Si Thammarat range inland to the west, with the Gulf of Thailand visible to the east before the route curves toward the Andaman Sea near Phuket.