Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Bangkok. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the cruise over southern Japan, the East China Sea, and the South China Sea, the left side also faces generally east toward open water and occasional coastlines of the Philippines archipelago on the distant horizon, while the right side faces into the Asian landmass interior with less visual interest at altitude.

During takeoff from New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Left side for the best views. NRT departures on runway 34L/34R head roughly northwest, putting the left side facing west toward Tokyo Bay and the urban sprawl of greater Tokyo. You get a clear view of Tokyo Bay's distinctive shape and the dense city grid stretching toward the horizon. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Chiba city waterfront, Tokyo urban grid to the west, Boso Peninsula coastline.

When landing at Bangkok International (BKK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Suvarnabhumi (BKK) typically uses runways 19L/19R for southward landings, with the approach coming from the north over Bangkok's urban core. The left side faces east toward the Gulf of Thailand and the Chao Phraya River delta, giving a clear view of the river's meandering path through the city and the flat delta landscape. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River delta, Gulf of Thailand coastline, Bangkok urban grid, flat central plains of Thailand.

The flight from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Bangkok International (BKK) takes Approximately 6 to 6.5 hours.

The route tracks southwest over Kyushu and the East China Sea, passing south of Shanghai and the Chinese coast. Over the South China Sea the flight crosses open water for several hours with occasional glimpses of the Vietnamese coastline to the west. The Gulf of Thailand is visible on descent as the route enters Thai airspace from the northeast.