The right side delivers continuous visual interest from departure to arrival: Bangkok's river delta and Gulf coastline at takeoff, glimpses of the Vietnamese coast and South China Sea islands during cruise, and Taal Volcano with Laguna de Bay on the approach into Manila, while the left side stays largely over featureless farmland and open water.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to Manila is 1,359 miles (2,188 km), a flight of about 3 hours 20 minutes.
South China Sea open water, with the flight path passing near the Mekong Delta coast of southern Vietnam and skirting north of Palawan and Mindoro before crossing into Philippine airspace
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
RIGHTDeparting Suvarnabhumi, the aircraft's turn onto its eastbound heading toward Manila puts Bangkok's dense skyline, the Chao Phraya River's mouth, and the Gulf of Thailand coastline on the right side. The left side during this turn faces mostly flat, featureless farmland northeast of the airport.
Landing at MNL
RIGHTOn approach into NAIA, the flight path from the South China Sea brings Taal Volcano's distinctive crater lake and the Batangas coastline into view on the right side, along with glimpses of Laguna de Bay. The left side mostly shows the flatter Bataan Peninsula and open bay water with fewer distinct features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Manila. The right side delivers continuous visual interest from departure to arrival: Bangkok's river delta and Gulf coastline at takeoff, glimpses of the Vietnamese coast and South China Sea islands during cruise, and Taal Volcano with Laguna de Bay on the approach into Manila, while the left side stays largely over featureless farmland and open water.
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. Departing Suvarnabhumi, the aircraft's turn onto its eastbound heading toward Manila puts Bangkok's dense skyline, the Chao Phraya River's mouth, and the Gulf of Thailand coastline on the right side. The left side during this turn faces mostly flat, featureless farmland northeast of the airport. Notable sights include: Bangkok skyline and Chao Phraya River delta, Samut Prakan port area, Gulf of Thailand coastline.
What can I see when landing at Ninoy Aquino International in Manila?
When landing at Ninoy Aquino International (MNL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into NAIA, the flight path from the South China Sea brings Taal Volcano's distinctive crater lake and the Batangas coastline into view on the right side, along with glimpses of Laguna de Bay. The left side mostly shows the flatter Bataan Peninsula and open bay water with fewer distinct features. Notable sights include: Taal Volcano and its crater lake, Laguna de Bay, Batangas coastline, Manila Bay.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Manila?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) takes about 3 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,359 miles (2,188 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to Manila flight path pass over?
South China Sea open water, with the flight path passing near the Mekong Delta coast of southern Vietnam and skirting north of Palawan and Mindoro before crossing into Philippine airspace