The right side captures the two most distinctive landmarks on this route — Phang Nga Bay's karst islands at departure and the Nandi Hills near arrival — while the left side faces mostly open sea and flat plains for the entire flight.
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Flight Path
Phuket to Bangalore is 1,442 miles (2,321 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
The route crosses the open waters of the Andaman Sea and then the Bay of Bengal, with no islands or coastlines directly beneath the flight path until the descent toward southern India.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from HKT
RIGHTDeparting HKT to the east before banking around toward Bangalore, the right side faces north across the Phuket strait, giving a good look at the limestone karst islands of Phang Nga Bay and the northern tip of Phuket near Sarasin Bridge. The left side mainly shows the open Andaman Sea with little else to see.
Landing at BLR
RIGHTOn the typical straight-in approach to BLR's runway 27 from the east, the right side faces north and can catch the granite hills of the Nandi Hills range rising above the flat Deccan plateau as the plane descends. The left side only shows the featureless plains south of the approach path.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Phuket International (HKT) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phuket to Bangalore. The right side captures the two most distinctive landmarks on this route — Phang Nga Bay's karst islands at departure and the Nandi Hills near arrival — while the left side faces mostly open sea and flat plains for the entire 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 to the east before banking around toward Bangalore, the right side faces north across the Phuket strait, giving a good look at the limestone karst islands of Phang Nga Bay and the northern tip of Phuket near Sarasin Bridge. The left side mainly shows the open Andaman Sea with little else to see. Notable sights include: Phang Nga Bay limestone karsts, Sarasin Bridge/Phuket's northern coastline, Mai Khao Beach, Andaman Sea.
What can I see when landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?
When landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical straight-in approach to BLR's runway 27 from the east, the right side faces north and can catch the granite hills of the Nandi Hills range rising above the flat Deccan plateau as the plane descends. The left side only shows the featureless plains south of the approach path. Notable sights include: Nandi Hills, Deccan plateau farmland, scattered reservoirs, Bangalore's northern suburbs.
How long is the flight from Phuket to Bangalore?
The flight from Phuket International (HKT) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,442 miles (2,321 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Phuket to Bangalore flight path pass over?
The route crosses the open waters of the Andaman Sea and then the Bay of Bengal, with no islands or coastlines directly beneath the flight path until the descent toward southern India.