While takeoff slightly favors the left with a glimpse of Bangkok, the right side's chance to see Mt. Fuji and Japan's Pacific coastline during the descent into Narita is the more memorable and visually distinctive experience of the flight.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to Tokyo is 2,889 miles (4,649 km), a flight of about 5 hours 55 minutes.
South China Sea, Taiwan Strait and the northern tip of Taiwan, East China Sea, approach toward Kyushu/Shikoku airspace before turning north along Japan's Pacific coast
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
LEFTDeparting Suvarnabhumi and turning northeast toward the South China Sea, the left side offers a brief view back over Bangkok's sprawling grid and the Chao Phraya River delta before the aircraft climbs out over flat farmland. The right side mostly shows featureless plains during the initial turn.
Landing at NRT
RIGHTOn the descent into Narita from the southwest, flights often track along Japan's Pacific-facing coast, giving right-side passengers a chance to see Mt. Fuji's snow-capped cone in the distance along with the Boso Peninsula's coastline before touchdown. The left side mostly faces inland toward the flatter Kanto Plain with fewer standout features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to New Tokyo International (NRT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Tokyo. While takeoff slightly favors the left with a glimpse of Bangkok, the right side's chance to see Mt. Fuji and Japan's Pacific coastline during the descent into Narita is the more memorable and visually distinctive experience of the flight.
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 and turning northeast toward the South China Sea, the left side offers a brief view back over Bangkok's sprawling grid and the Chao Phraya River delta before the aircraft climbs out over flat farmland. The right side mostly shows featureless plains during the initial turn. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok metro sprawl, Gulf of Thailand coastline in the distance.
What can I see when landing at New Tokyo International in Tokyo?
When landing at New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into Narita from the southwest, flights often track along Japan's Pacific-facing coast, giving right-side passengers a chance to see Mt. Fuji's snow-capped cone in the distance along with the Boso Peninsula's coastline before touchdown. The left side mostly faces inland toward the flatter Kanto Plain with fewer standout features. Notable sights include: Mt. Fuji, Boso Peninsula coastline, Tokyo Bay, Chiba farmland patchwork.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Tokyo?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to New Tokyo International (NRT) takes about 5 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,889 miles (4,649 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to Tokyo flight path pass over?
South China Sea, Taiwan Strait and the northern tip of Taiwan, East China Sea, approach toward Kyushu/Shikoku airspace before turning north along Japan's Pacific coast