About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bangkok International (BKK) to New Tokyo International (NRT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Tokyo. Left side wins both the departure over Bangkok and the arrival into Narita with the Tokyo Bay and potential Fuji view. During the cruise over the South China Sea and East China Sea, neither side has a decisive advantage, but the left side also picks up occasional views of the Chinese coastline and the Ryukyu Islands chain as the route tracks northeast.
What can I see during takeoff from Bangkok International in Bangkok?
During takeoff from Bangkok International (BKK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Suvarnabhumi's primary departure runway 19L/01R means northbound departures typically head north then turn northeast. A left-side seat gives you the view back over central Bangkok — the Chao Phraya River bends, the dense urban grid, and the glittering temple rooftops of the old city are clearly visible during climb-out before the city gives way to the flat central plains. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River meanders through Bangkok, central Bangkok urban grid, Bang Na expressway interchange, flat agricultural patchwork of the Central Plains.
What can I see when landing at New Tokyo International in Tokyo?
When landing at New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Narita's primary landing approach from the south on runway 34L/34R brings aircraft in from the south over Chiba Prefecture. Left-side seats get a clear view of Tokyo Bay, the dense urban sprawl of greater Tokyo, and on clear days the western horizon reveals Mount Fuji standing alone above the Kanto Plain — one of the most iconic aerial views in aviation. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Mount Fuji on the western horizon, greater Tokyo urban sprawl, Chiba Prefecture farmland and suburban grid.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Tokyo?
The flight from Bangkok International (BKK) to New Tokyo International (NRT) takes Approximately 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours.
What does the Bangkok to Tokyo flight path pass over?
The route tracks northeast over the Gulf of Tonkin, crosses the South China Sea, passes near Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta, continues over the East China Sea, and crosses the Ryukyu Islands chain (Okinawa visible on clear days) before approaching Japan's Kyushu and Honshu coastlines. The flight is largely over open water from southern China onward.