The right side offers more varied and identifiable scenery throughout the flight — Phu Quoc's coastline at takeoff, a chance of Cambodian and Thai coastal features during cruise, and the Chao Phraya delta with Bangkok's outskirts on approach — while the left side is dominated by open Gulf of Thailand water for most of the short flight.
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Flight Path
Phu Quoc Island to Bangkok is 327 miles (526 km), a flight of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Open waters of the Gulf of Thailand, with the Cambodian coastline near Kep and Sihanoukville sometimes visible to the north on clear days
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from PQC
RIGHTClimbing out from Phu Quoc, the right side offers views of the island's hilly, forested interior and the indented northern coastline with its scattered limestone islets before the aircraft turns out over the Gulf of Thailand. The left side mostly shows open water almost immediately after liftoff.
Landing at BKK
RIGHTOn approach into Bangkok, the right side typically faces the eastern seaboard and the Chao Phraya delta, giving glimpses of Thailand's industrial port coastline near Laem Chabang and Pattaya before the flat patchwork of canals and rice fields around Bangkok comes into view. The left side stays over featureless plains or open gulf water longer.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Phú Quốc International Airport (PQC) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phu Quoc Island to Bangkok. The right side offers more varied and identifiable scenery throughout the flight — Phu Quoc's coastline at takeoff, a chance of Cambodian and Thai coastal features during cruise, and the Chao Phraya delta with Bangkok's outskirts on approach — while the left side is dominated by open Gulf of Thailand water for most of the short flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Phú Quốc International Airport in Phu Quoc Island?
During takeoff from Phú Quốc International Airport (PQC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing out from Phu Quoc, the right side offers views of the island's hilly, forested interior and the indented northern coastline with its scattered limestone islets before the aircraft turns out over the Gulf of Thailand. The left side mostly shows open water almost immediately after liftoff. Notable sights include: Phu Quoc's northern hills and beaches, An Thoi archipelago islets, Gulf of Thailand coastline.
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 Bangkok, the right side typically faces the eastern seaboard and the Chao Phraya delta, giving glimpses of Thailand's industrial port coastline near Laem Chabang and Pattaya before the flat patchwork of canals and rice fields around Bangkok comes into view. The left side stays over featureless plains or open gulf water longer. Notable sights include: Thailand's eastern seaboard coastline, Chao Phraya river delta, Bangkok's outer suburbs and canals.
How long is the flight from Phu Quoc Island to Bangkok?
The flight from Phú Quốc International Airport (PQC) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 327 miles (526 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Phu Quoc Island to Bangkok flight path pass over?
Open waters of the Gulf of Thailand, with the Cambodian coastline near Kep and Sihanoukville sometimes visible to the north on clear days