Phnom Penh to Bangkok flight path: PNH to BKK

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phnom Penh to Bangkok. The right side wins on both ends of this short hop: Phnom Penh's river confluence during the turn after takeoff and Bangkok's river-and-canal cityscape with a glimpse of the Gulf of Thailand on approach, while the left side mostly shows featureless rice paddies.

During takeoff from Pochentong International (PNH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing PNH on runway 23 typically requires a right turn onto course for Bangkok, which banks the aircraft toward Phnom Penh's riverfront. Right-side passengers get a clear look down at the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers meeting at the city's Chaktomuk confluence, plus the Royal Palace area along the water. Notable sights include: Mekong-Tonle Sap confluence (Chaktomuk), Phnom Penh riverfront and Royal Palace grounds, Tonle Sap River.

When landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Suvarnabhumi, especially during dry-season arrivals on the 19 runways from the north, the flight path tracks down past Bangkok's eastern edge before the final turn. Right-side passengers see the Chao Phraya River winding through the city and the flat, canal-crossed landscape leading to the Gulf of Thailand coastline just south of the airport. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River through Bangkok, Gulf of Thailand coastline, Bangkok's dense low-rise sprawl and canals near Suvarnabhumi.

The flight from Pochentong International (PNH) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 313 miles (504 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Flat agricultural plains of the lower Mekong basin and eastern Thailand, with the southern edge of Tonle Sap's floodplain visible off to the north early in the cruise.