Bangkok to Laem Ngop flight pathBKKTDX

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Flight time50m
Distance144
Heading132° → 133°

Bangkok to Laem Ngop is 144 miles (231 km), a flight of about 50 minutes.

Best side
Right
★ 1.5 left·★ 3.0 right

The right side tracks the Gulf of Thailand coastline for nearly the entire short flight, offering river deltas, coastal towns, and island silhouettes like Koh Chang, while the left side faces flat, featureless inland plains throughout.

Takeoff · BKKRIGHTBang Pakong River, eastern Bangkok suburbs, Gulf of Thailand coastline near Chonburi
Landing · TDXRIGHTKoh Chang island, Gulf of Thailand coastline, Chanthaburi coastal hills

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Gulf of Thailand coastline, Rayong-Chanthaburi shoreline, offshore islands including Koh Samet and Koh Chang

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Bangkok (right side) — Bang Pakong River, eastern Bangkok suburbs, Gulf of Thailand coastline near Chonburi

Takeoff from BKK

RIGHT

Departing Suvarnabhumi southeastbound, the right side offers views over Bangkok's eastern industrial belt and the Bang Pakong river delta before the coastline of the Gulf of Thailand comes into view. The left side shows flat, featureless Central Plains farmland with no notable landmarks.

Bang Pakong Rivereastern Bangkok suburbsGulf of Thailand coastline near Chonburi

Landing at TDX

RIGHT

On approach into Trat, the aircraft descends along the Gulf coastline, giving passengers on the right a view of the forested hills of Chanthaburi province meeting the sea, plus the silhouette of Koh Chang island offshore. The left side mostly faces inland toward unremarkable lowland terrain.

Koh Chang islandGulf of Thailand coastlineChanthaburi coastal hillsLaem Ngop shoreline

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Trat Airport (TDX)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Laem Ngop. The right side tracks the Gulf of Thailand coastline for nearly the entire short flight, offering river deltas, coastal towns, and island silhouettes like Koh Chang, while the left side faces flat, featureless inland plains 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. Departing Suvarnabhumi southeastbound, the right side offers views over Bangkok's eastern industrial belt and the Bang Pakong river delta before the coastline of the Gulf of Thailand comes into view. The left side shows flat, featureless Central Plains farmland with no notable landmarks. Notable sights include: Bang Pakong River, eastern Bangkok suburbs, Gulf of Thailand coastline near Chonburi.

What can I see when landing at Trat Airport in Laem Ngop?

When landing at Trat Airport (TDX), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Trat, the aircraft descends along the Gulf coastline, giving passengers on the right a view of the forested hills of Chanthaburi province meeting the sea, plus the silhouette of Koh Chang island offshore. The left side mostly faces inland toward unremarkable lowland terrain. Notable sights include: Koh Chang island, Gulf of Thailand coastline, Chanthaburi coastal hills, Laem Ngop shoreline.

How long is the flight from Bangkok to Laem Ngop?

The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Trat Airport (TDX) takes about 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 144 miles (231 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Bangkok to Laem Ngop flight path pass over?

Gulf of Thailand coastline, Rayong-Chanthaburi shoreline, offshore islands including Koh Samet and Koh Chang