The right side offers a glimpse of Mount Fuji shortly after takeoff and a clear view of Bangkok's skyline and river delta on final approach, while the left side is dominated by featureless ocean during the long East China Sea and South China Sea crossing.
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Flight Path
Tokyo to Bangkok is 2,852 miles (4,590 km), a flight of about 6 hours 55 minutes.
East China Sea, waters near Taiwan, South China Sea, and the coastal lowlands of southern Vietnam and Cambodia before descent into the Chao Phraya delta
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from HND
RIGHTHaneda departures heading southwest give right-side passengers a chance to see Mount Fuji's snow-capped cone in the distance as the aircraft climbs away from Tokyo Bay, along with the mountainous spine of central Honshu. The left side mostly shows open water and Tokyo's flatter bayside sprawl.
Landing at BKK
RIGHTOn approach into Suvarnabhumi from the north during the dry-season pattern, the right side faces west toward Bangkok's dense skyline and the winding Chao Phraya River, while the left side looks out over flatter, less distinctive rice paddies and canals east of the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tokyo International (HND) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Bangkok. The right side offers a glimpse of Mount Fuji shortly after takeoff and a clear view of Bangkok's skyline and river delta on final approach, while the left side is dominated by featureless ocean during the long East China Sea and South China Sea crossing.
What can I see during takeoff from Tokyo International in Tokyo?
During takeoff from Tokyo International (HND), sit on the Right side for the best views. Haneda departures heading southwest give right-side passengers a chance to see Mount Fuji's snow-capped cone in the distance as the aircraft climbs away from Tokyo Bay, along with the mountainous spine of central Honshu. The left side mostly shows open water and Tokyo's flatter bayside sprawl. Notable sights include: Mount Fuji, Izu Peninsula coastline, Tokyo Bay shoreline, Hakone mountains.
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 north during the dry-season pattern, the right side faces west toward Bangkok's dense skyline and the winding Chao Phraya River, while the left side looks out over flatter, less distinctive rice paddies and canals east of the airport. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline (Sathorn/Silom towers), Gulf of Thailand coastline, patchwork rice paddies.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Bangkok?
The flight from Tokyo International (HND) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 6 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,852 miles (4,590 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tokyo to Bangkok flight path pass over?
East China Sea, waters near Taiwan, South China Sea, and the coastal lowlands of southern Vietnam and Cambodia before descent into the Chao Phraya delta