The right side offers the more memorable bookend views: Bangkok's urban delta at departure and New Caledonia's lagoon and reef at arrival, while the long cruise phase over the Coral Sea and scattered Indonesian islands is similarly ocean-dominated on both sides.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to Noumea is 5,073 miles (8,164 km), a flight of about 9 hours 45 minutes.
The great-circle path crosses the southern Philippines/Sulawesi Sea area, the Maluku Islands, the northern coast of Papua New Guinea, and the open waters of the Coral Sea before reaching New Caledonia.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
RIGHTSuvarnabhumi departures typically climb out over the flat Chao Phraya delta before banking to align with the southeast routing toward the South China Sea. On the right side, passengers get a wide view of Bangkok's skyline, the winding Chao Phraya River, and the patchwork of shrimp farms and canals along the upper Gulf of Thailand as the aircraft arcs around.
Landing at NOU
RIGHTLanding on runway 11 at La Tontouta typically brings aircraft in from the northwest, tracking southeast over Grande Terre's interior before touchdown. Passengers on the right see the turquoise New Caledonia lagoon and the barrier reef fringing the coast, one of the most visually striking landing approaches in the South Pacific.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to La Tontouta (NOU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Noumea. The right side offers the more memorable bookend views: Bangkok's urban delta at departure and New Caledonia's lagoon and reef at arrival, while the long cruise phase over the Coral Sea and scattered Indonesian islands is similarly ocean-dominated on both sides.
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. Suvarnabhumi departures typically climb out over the flat Chao Phraya delta before banking to align with the southeast routing toward the South China Sea. On the right side, passengers get a wide view of Bangkok's skyline, the winding Chao Phraya River, and the patchwork of shrimp farms and canals along the upper Gulf of Thailand as the aircraft arcs around. Notable sights include: Bangkok skyline and Chao Phraya River, Gulf of Thailand coastline, Chao Phraya delta rice paddies and aquaculture ponds.
What can I see when landing at La Tontouta in Noumea?
When landing at La Tontouta (NOU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 11 at La Tontouta typically brings aircraft in from the northwest, tracking southeast over Grande Terre's interior before touchdown. Passengers on the right see the turquoise New Caledonia lagoon and the barrier reef fringing the coast, one of the most visually striking landing approaches in the South Pacific. Notable sights include: New Caledonia barrier reef, Grande Terre lagoon, Bay of St. Vincent, forested coastal hills near Tontouta.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Noumea?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to La Tontouta (NOU) takes about 9 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,073 miles (8,164 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to Noumea flight path pass over?
The great-circle path crosses the southern Philippines/Sulawesi Sea area, the Maluku Islands, the northern coast of Papua New Guinea, and the open waters of the Coral Sea before reaching New Caledonia.