Bangkok to Phnom Penh flight pathBKKPNH

Sit on the right side of the plane

Reverse

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Flight time1h 05m
Distance313
Heading118° → 119°

Bangkok to Phnom Penh is 313 miles (504 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.

Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 3.0 right

The right side wins on both ends of this short hop: a coastal glimpse near Bangkok during departure and the striking Mekong-Tonle Sap river confluence at Phnom Penh during arrival, while the left side offers mostly featureless flat farmland throughout.

Takeoff · BKKRIGHTChao Phraya River delta, Gulf of Thailand coastline, Bangkok's eastern suburban sprawl
Landing · PNHRIGHTMekong-Tonle Sap-Bassac river confluence, Phnom Penh riverfront, Tonle Sap floodplain

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Flat Cambodian rice plains, scattered Tonle Sap basin wetlands, and distant low hills of the Cardamom foothills to the south

Great circle distance and headings ›

Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Bangkok (right side) — Chao Phraya River delta, Gulf of Thailand coastline, Bangkok's eastern suburban sprawl

Takeoff from BKK

RIGHT

Climbing out of Suvarnabhumi, the right side offers glimpses of the Gulf of Thailand coastline and the patchwork of aquaculture ponds and canals southeast of Bangkok as the aircraft turns toward Cambodia. The left side mostly shows the flat, hazy Chao Phraya delta plain with little variation.

Chao Phraya River deltaGulf of Thailand coastlineBangkok's eastern suburban sprawl

Landing at PNH

RIGHT

On approach into Phnom Penh, the right side reveals the dramatic confluence of the Mekong, Bassac, and Tonle Sap rivers—the four-armed 'Chatomuk' junction right beside the city. This is one of the most visually distinctive river meetings visible from the air in Southeast Asia, while the left side shows only flat rice paddies.

Mekong-Tonle Sap-Bassac river confluencePhnom Penh riverfrontTonle Sap floodplain

Will your flight be in sunlight?

Pick a date and time in the Sun Map to watch the sun move across your whole flight.

About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Pochentong International (PNH)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Phnom Penh. The right side wins on both ends of this short hop: a coastal glimpse near Bangkok during departure and the striking Mekong-Tonle Sap river confluence at Phnom Penh during arrival, while the left side offers mostly featureless flat farmland throughout.

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. Climbing out of Suvarnabhumi, the right side offers glimpses of the Gulf of Thailand coastline and the patchwork of aquaculture ponds and canals southeast of Bangkok as the aircraft turns toward Cambodia. The left side mostly shows the flat, hazy Chao Phraya delta plain with little variation. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River delta, Gulf of Thailand coastline, Bangkok's eastern suburban sprawl.

What can I see when landing at Pochentong International in Phnom Penh?

When landing at Pochentong International (PNH), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Phnom Penh, the right side reveals the dramatic confluence of the Mekong, Bassac, and Tonle Sap rivers—the four-armed 'Chatomuk' junction right beside the city. This is one of the most visually distinctive river meetings visible from the air in Southeast Asia, while the left side shows only flat rice paddies. Notable sights include: Mekong-Tonle Sap-Bassac river confluence, Phnom Penh riverfront, Tonle Sap floodplain.

How long is the flight from Bangkok to Phnom Penh?

The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Pochentong International (PNH) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 313 miles (504 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Bangkok to Phnom Penh flight path pass over?

Flat Cambodian rice plains, scattered Tonle Sap basin wetlands, and distant low hills of the Cardamom foothills to the south