Bangkok to Kimhae flight pathBKKPUS

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Flight time5h 15m
Distance2,298
Heading045° → 057°

Bangkok to Kimhae is 2,298 miles (3,698 km), a flight of about 5 hours 15 minutes.

Best side
Left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.0 right

The left side tracks the mainland Asian coastline and terrain for much of the route — Vietnam's hills, the Chinese coast, and Korea's southern shoreline near landing — while the right side faces mostly open water across the South China Sea and East China Sea for hours with little to see.

Takeoff · BKKLEFTChao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, central Thailand rice paddies
Landing · PUSLEFTNakdong River delta, Busan coastal hills, Korea Strait

Flight Path

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Northern Vietnam highlands, South China Sea, Taiwan Strait, East China Sea

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Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Bangkok (left side) — Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, central Thailand rice paddies, Gulf of Thailand shoreline

Takeoff from BKK

LEFT

Departing BKK on a northbound runway before turning northeast, the left side offers a good look back over Bangkok's sprawling grid, the Chao Phraya River delta, and the patchwork rice paddies of the central plain before the aircraft climbs away from the city.

Chao Phraya RiverBangkok skylinecentral Thailand rice paddiesGulf of Thailand shoreline
Aerial window seat view during landing at Kimhae (left side) — Nakdong River delta, Busan coastal hills, Korea Strait, Gadeokdo Island

Landing at PUS

LEFT

On the approach into PUS from the north in winter conditions, the left side reveals the hilly coastline around Busan, the Nakdong River delta, and glimpses of the Korea Strait as the aircraft turns to align with the runway.

Nakdong River deltaBusan coastal hillsKorea StraitGadeokdo Island

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About This Route

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

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Kimhae. The left side tracks the mainland Asian coastline and terrain for much of the route — Vietnam's hills, the Chinese coast, and Korea's southern shoreline near landing — while the right side faces mostly open water across the South China Sea and East China Sea for hours with little to see.

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 BKK on a northbound runway before turning northeast, the left side offers a good look back over Bangkok's sprawling grid, the Chao Phraya River delta, and the patchwork rice paddies of the central plain before the aircraft climbs away from the city. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, central Thailand rice paddies, Gulf of Thailand shoreline.

What can I see when landing at Gimhae International in Kimhae?

When landing at Gimhae International (PUS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the approach into PUS from the north in winter conditions, the left side reveals the hilly coastline around Busan, the Nakdong River delta, and glimpses of the Korea Strait as the aircraft turns to align with the runway. Notable sights include: Nakdong River delta, Busan coastal hills, Korea Strait, Gadeokdo Island.

How long is the flight from Bangkok to Kimhae?

The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Gimhae International (PUS) takes about 5 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,298 miles (3,698 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Bangkok to Kimhae flight path pass over?

Northern Vietnam highlands, South China Sea, Taiwan Strait, East China Sea