Phuket to Bangkok flight pathHKTBKK

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Flight time1h 20m
Distance419
Heading023° → 023°
Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 3.0 right

The right side captures the dramatic Phang Nga Bay karst scenery during departure and the delta/coastal views on arrival, while the left side offers mostly featureless interior terrain for the whole flight.

Takeoff · HKTRIGHTPhang Nga Bay limestone karsts, Phuket's forested ridgeline, Andaman Sea coastline behind the aircraft
Landing · BKKRIGHTGulf of Thailand coastline, Chao Phraya River delta, Bangkok's eastern suburbs and canals

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Isthmus of Kra terrain near Surat Thani and Chumphon, with glimpses of the Gulf of Thailand coastline to the east during cruise

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Phuket (right side) — Phang Nga Bay limestone karsts, Phuket's forested ridgeline, Andaman Sea coastline behind the aircraft

Takeoff from HKT

RIGHT

Departing HKT on runway 09, the aircraft climbs out over Phuket's interior and then banks north toward Bangkok, putting the limestone karst islands of Phang Nga Bay into view on the right side. The left side mostly shows the flat interior of Phuket and the Andaman Sea receding behind.

Phang Nga Bay limestone karstsPhuket's forested ridgelineAndaman Sea coastline behind the aircraft
Aerial window seat view during landing at Bangkok (right side) — Gulf of Thailand coastline, Chao Phraya River delta, Bangkok's eastern suburbs and canals

Landing at BKK

RIGHT

On approach into Suvarnabhumi from the south, the right side offers views over the Gulf of Thailand coastline and the sprawling canals and rice paddies of the Chao Phraya delta before the runway threshold. The left side mostly shows flat agricultural land with fewer distinguishing features.

Gulf of Thailand coastlineChao Phraya River deltaBangkok's eastern suburbs and canals

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About This Route

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

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phuket to Bangkok. The right side captures the dramatic Phang Nga Bay karst scenery during departure and the delta/coastal views on arrival, while the left side offers mostly featureless interior terrain for the whole flight.

What can I see during takeoff from Phuket International in Phuket?

During takeoff from Phuket International (HKT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing HKT on runway 09, the aircraft climbs out over Phuket's interior and then banks north toward Bangkok, putting the limestone karst islands of Phang Nga Bay into view on the right side. The left side mostly shows the flat interior of Phuket and the Andaman Sea receding behind. Notable sights include: Phang Nga Bay limestone karsts, Phuket's forested ridgeline, Andaman Sea coastline behind the aircraft.

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 right side offers views over the Gulf of Thailand coastline and the sprawling canals and rice paddies of the Chao Phraya delta before the runway threshold. The left side mostly shows flat agricultural land with fewer distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Gulf of Thailand coastline, Chao Phraya River delta, Bangkok's eastern suburbs and canals.

How long is the flight from Phuket to Bangkok?

The flight from Phuket International (HKT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes 1h20m.

What does the Phuket to Bangkok flight path pass over?

Isthmus of Kra terrain near Surat Thani and Chumphon, with glimpses of the Gulf of Thailand coastline to the east during cruise