The right side offers the flight's two most distinctive features — the Tonle Sap Lake during departure and the Chao Phraya delta with Bangkok's skyline on arrival — while the left side faces mostly featureless farmland throughout.
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Flight Path
Phnom Penh to Bangkok is 324 miles (521 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Flat agricultural plains of central Cambodia and eastern Thailand, with the Tonle Sap basin and scattered river tributaries visible below cruise altitude.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from KTI
RIGHTDeparting Phnom Penh on runway 23, the aircraft banks onto a northwest heading toward Bangkok, putting the vast Tonle Sap Lake and its surrounding floodplain on the right side of the cabin. The lake's shimmering expanse and braided river channels stand out clearly against the flat Cambodian plains.
Landing at BKK
RIGHTOn approach into Suvarnabhumi, arriving flights from the southeast typically curve south of Bangkok before turning onto final, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of the Chao Phraya River delta and the dense Bangkok skyline as the plane lines up with the runway.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Techo International Airport (KTI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phnom Penh to Bangkok. The right side offers the flight's two most distinctive features — the Tonle Sap Lake during departure and the Chao Phraya delta with Bangkok's skyline on arrival — while the left side faces mostly featureless farmland throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh?
During takeoff from Techo International Airport (KTI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Phnom Penh on runway 23, the aircraft banks onto a northwest heading toward Bangkok, putting the vast Tonle Sap Lake and its surrounding floodplain on the right side of the cabin. The lake's shimmering expanse and braided river channels stand out clearly against the flat Cambodian plains. Notable sights include: Tonle Sap Lake, Mekong River floodplain, Phnom Penh's riverside cityscape.
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, arriving flights from the southeast typically curve south of Bangkok before turning onto final, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of the Chao Phraya River delta and the dense Bangkok skyline as the plane lines up with the runway. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River delta, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand coastline.
How long is the flight from Phnom Penh to Bangkok?
The flight from Techo International Airport (KTI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 324 miles (521 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Phnom Penh to Bangkok flight path pass over?
Flat agricultural plains of central Cambodia and eastern Thailand, with the Tonle Sap basin and scattered river tributaries visible below cruise altitude.