The left side wins both the Bangkok departure view and the dramatic mountain-backed Kaohsiung arrival, while the right side spends most of the flight facing open, featureless stretches of the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to Kaohsiung is 1,424 miles (2,292 km), a flight of about 3 hours 30 minutes.
Southern Vietnam coastline near the Mekong Delta, open waters of the South China Sea, and the Taiwan Strait as the route approaches Taiwan's southwest coast
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
LEFTDeparting Suvarnabhumi to the north before turning northeast toward Cambodia, the left side gets the better look back at Bangkok's sprawling skyline and the braided channels of the Chao Phraya River delta before the aircraft climbs out over farmland toward Indochina.
Landing at KHH
LEFTOn approach into Kaohsiung the aircraft descends over the Taiwan Strait before turning toward the coast, and the left side offers views of Taiwan's steep Central Mountain Range foothills rising sharply behind the flat coastal plain, a striking contrast after hours over open water.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kaohsiung International (KHH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Kaohsiung. The left side wins both the Bangkok departure view and the dramatic mountain-backed Kaohsiung arrival, while the right side spends most of the flight facing open, featureless stretches of the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea.
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 to the north before turning northeast toward Cambodia, the left side gets the better look back at Bangkok's sprawling skyline and the braided channels of the Chao Phraya River delta before the aircraft climbs out over farmland toward Indochina. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River delta, Bangkok skyline and skyscraper clusters, rice paddy checkerboard patterns, Gulf of Thailand coastline in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Kaohsiung International in Kaohsiung?
When landing at Kaohsiung International (KHH), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Kaohsiung the aircraft descends over the Taiwan Strait before turning toward the coast, and the left side offers views of Taiwan's steep Central Mountain Range foothills rising sharply behind the flat coastal plain, a striking contrast after hours over open water. Notable sights include: Central Mountain Range foothills, Kaohsiung harbor and port cranes, Love River mouth, Taiwan Strait coastline.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Kaohsiung?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kaohsiung International (KHH) takes about 3 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,424 miles (2,292 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to Kaohsiung flight path pass over?
Southern Vietnam coastline near the Mekong Delta, open waters of the South China Sea, and the Taiwan Strait as the route approaches Taiwan's southwest coast