The right side offers the more distinctive visual narrative for this route: Songkhla Lake and Gulf coastline at departure, glimpses of the Gulf of Thailand shoreline during cruise, and a scenic view of Bangkok's skyline and river delta on arrival, while the left side stays over comparatively featureless inland terrain throughout.
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Flight Path
Songkhla to Bangkok is 467 miles (751 km), a flight of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Gulf of Thailand coastline near Chumphon and Prachuap Khiri Khan provinces, the narrow Kra Isthmus separating the Gulf from the Andaman Sea to the west
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from HDY
RIGHTDeparting Hat Yai, the climb-out to the north puts the vast Songkhla Lake lagoon system and the Gulf of Thailand coastline on the right side, a striking contrast of blue water against green farmland. The left side shows only the forested interior hills with no standout features.
Landing at BKK
RIGHTOn approach into Suvarnabhumi from the south, the aircraft typically tracks along the Gulf of Thailand coast before turning inland, giving right-side passengers views of coastal towns, shrimp farms, and eventually the sprawling Bangkok metropolitan skyline and the Chao Phraya River delta. The left side mostly shows flat, undifferentiated farmland.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Hat Yai International (HDY) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Songkhla to Bangkok. The right side offers the more distinctive visual narrative for this route: Songkhla Lake and Gulf coastline at departure, glimpses of the Gulf of Thailand shoreline during cruise, and a scenic view of Bangkok's skyline and river delta on arrival, while the left side stays over comparatively featureless inland terrain throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Hat Yai International in Songkhla?
During takeoff from Hat Yai International (HDY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Hat Yai, the climb-out to the north puts the vast Songkhla Lake lagoon system and the Gulf of Thailand coastline on the right side, a striking contrast of blue water against green farmland. The left side shows only the forested interior hills with no standout features. Notable sights include: Songkhla Lake (Thailand's largest natural lake), Gulf of Thailand coastline, Hat Yai's rice paddies and rubber plantations.
What can I see when landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok?
When landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Suvarnabhumi from the south, the aircraft typically tracks along the Gulf of Thailand coast before turning inland, giving right-side passengers views of coastal towns, shrimp farms, and eventually the sprawling Bangkok metropolitan skyline and the Chao Phraya River delta. The left side mostly shows flat, undifferentiated farmland. Notable sights include: Gulf of Thailand coastal salt pans, Bangkok skyline and skyscraper clusters, Chao Phraya River delta, Suvarnabhumi's surrounding paddy fields.
How long is the flight from Songkhla to Bangkok?
The flight from Hat Yai International (HDY) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 467 miles (751 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Songkhla to Bangkok flight path pass over?
Gulf of Thailand coastline near Chumphon and Prachuap Khiri Khan provinces, the narrow Kra Isthmus separating the Gulf from the Andaman Sea to the west