The left side wins because it faces the Asian mainland side of the route, offering glimpses of Taiwan and the East China Sea coastline during cruise, plus better takeoff and landing views of Bangkok and Shikoku's mountains. The right side spends most of the flight over open Philippine Sea with little to see.
Flight Path
South China Sea, Taiwan Strait, East China Sea, southern Japanese islands near Kyushu
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
LEFTClimbing out of Suvarnabhumi, the left side offers a brief view of Bangkok's sprawling skyline and the Chao Phraya River delta before the plane turns northeast over flat central Thailand rice paddies. The right side shows the same flat farmland with less urban interest.
Landing at KCZ
LEFTOn approach into Kochi, the aircraft typically descends from the south over the Pacific before turning toward Shikoku, giving left-side passengers a good look at the mountainous, forested interior of Shikoku and the Kochi Plain as the plane lines up for landing. The right side mostly shows open Pacific water 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 Kochi (KCZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Kochi. The left side wins because it faces the Asian mainland side of the route, offering glimpses of Taiwan and the East China Sea coastline during cruise, plus better takeoff and landing views of Bangkok and Shikoku's mountains. The right side spends most of the flight over open Philippine Sea with little to see.
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. Climbing out of Suvarnabhumi, the left side offers a brief view of Bangkok's sprawling skyline and the Chao Phraya River delta before the plane turns northeast over flat central Thailand rice paddies. The right side shows the same flat farmland with less urban interest. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, central Thai rice paddies.
What can I see when landing at Kochi in Kochi?
When landing at Kochi (KCZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Kochi, the aircraft typically descends from the south over the Pacific before turning toward Shikoku, giving left-side passengers a good look at the mountainous, forested interior of Shikoku and the Kochi Plain as the plane lines up for landing. The right side mostly shows open Pacific water until very late in the approach. Notable sights include: Shikoku mountain interior, Kochi Plain, Monobe River, Pacific coastline near Kochi.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Kochi?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kochi (KCZ) takes 5h50m.
What does the Bangkok to Kochi flight path pass over?
South China Sea, Taiwan Strait, East China Sea, southern Japanese islands near Kyushu