The left side wins on both ends of the flight: Bangkok's skyline and river during departure, plus the dramatic Mount Fuji view on the Haneda approach, give it more memorable, varied scenery than the right side's mostly open water and flatter terrain.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to Tokyo is 2,852 miles (4,590 km), a flight of about 6 hours 5 minutes.
South China Sea, Vietnamese coastline near Da Nang, Taiwan Strait, East China Sea approaching Kyushu
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
LEFTSuvarnabhumi's city center sits west of the airport, so as the aircraft climbs out and turns toward its northeast heading, left-side passengers get a good look at Bangkok's skyline and the Chao Phraya River delta before the plains take over. The right side mostly shows flat rice paddies and the distant Gulf of Thailand.
Landing at HND
LEFTOn the common south-wind arrival into Haneda, aircraft approach from over Tokyo Bay heading north, and on clear days Mount Fuji stands out on the left side to the southwest, far more striking than the industrial bay views on the right. The final turn also often reveals Tokyo's dense skyline off the left before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Tokyo International (HND)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Tokyo. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: Bangkok's skyline and river during departure, plus the dramatic Mount Fuji view on the Haneda approach, give it more memorable, varied scenery than the right side's mostly open water and flatter terrain.
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. Suvarnabhumi's city center sits west of the airport, so as the aircraft climbs out and turns toward its northeast heading, left-side passengers get a good look at Bangkok's skyline and the Chao Phraya River delta before the plains take over. The right side mostly shows flat rice paddies and the distant Gulf of Thailand. Notable sights include: Bangkok skyline, Chao Phraya River delta, Gulf of Thailand coastline.
What can I see when landing at Tokyo International in Tokyo?
When landing at Tokyo International (HND), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the common south-wind arrival into Haneda, aircraft approach from over Tokyo Bay heading north, and on clear days Mount Fuji stands out on the left side to the southwest, far more striking than the industrial bay views on the right. The final turn also often reveals Tokyo's dense skyline off the left before touchdown. Notable sights include: Mount Fuji, Tokyo Bay, Tokyo skyline (Odaiba/Minato districts), Rainbow Bridge.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Tokyo?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Tokyo International (HND) takes about 6 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,852 miles (4,590 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to Tokyo flight path pass over?
South China Sea, Vietnamese coastline near Da Nang, Taiwan Strait, East China Sea approaching Kyushu