The left side tracks the landmass side of the route—Bangkok's river delta at departure, Cambodia and southern Vietnam's coastline during cruise, and the Pearl River Delta/Hong Kong islands on arrival—while the right side faces mostly open Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea water for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to Shenzhen is 1,056 miles (1,700 km), a flight of about 2 hours 45 minutes.
Tonle Sap Lake and Cambodian lowlands, the Mekong Delta and southern Vietnamese coastline, open South China Sea waters near Hainan Island
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
LEFTDeparting Suvarnabhumi, the northeast-bound routing gives left-side passengers a view of Bangkok's sprawling canals and the Chao Phraya River delta before the aircraft turns onto its Cambodia-bound track. The right side mostly shows flat rice paddies fading into haze.
Landing at SZX
LEFTOn approach into Shenzhen from the south, the aircraft typically tracks up through the Pearl River Delta, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view of Hong Kong's outlying islands and the dense Shenzhen skyline as the plane lines up for a northerly landing.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Baoan (SZX)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Shenzhen. The left side tracks the landmass side of the route—Bangkok's river delta at departure, Cambodia and southern Vietnam's coastline during cruise, and the Pearl River Delta/Hong Kong islands on arrival—while the right side faces mostly open Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea water for most 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, the northeast-bound routing gives left-side passengers a view of Bangkok's sprawling canals and the Chao Phraya River delta before the aircraft turns onto its Cambodia-bound track. The right side mostly shows flat rice paddies fading into haze. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok's eastern suburbs, Gulf of Thailand shoreline in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Baoan in Shenzhen?
When landing at Baoan (SZX), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Shenzhen from the south, the aircraft typically tracks up through the Pearl River Delta, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view of Hong Kong's outlying islands and the dense Shenzhen skyline as the plane lines up for a northerly landing. Notable sights include: Pearl River Delta waterways, Hong Kong's Lantau and outlying islands, Shenzhen Bay, Shenzhen's high-rise skyline.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Shenzhen?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Baoan (SZX) takes about 2 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,056 miles (1,700 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to Shenzhen flight path pass over?
Tonle Sap Lake and Cambodian lowlands, the Mekong Delta and southern Vietnamese coastline, open South China Sea waters near Hainan Island