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BKK → KIX
Which side of the plane to sit from Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) to Kansai International Airport (Osaka)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Indochinese coastline during the first half of the trip and a dramatic approach over the Seto Inland Sea, including the world-famous Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and the Kobe skyline before landing.
Bangkok Cityscape
Panoramic views of the Chao Phraya River and the sprawling metropolitan area of Bangkok shortly after takeoff from BKK.
Indochina Coastline
Striking views of the Vietnamese coast near Da Nang and the turquoise waters of the South China Sea.
Kyushu Mountains
As the flight enters Japanese airspace, you can often spot the rugged volcanic peaks of Kyushu to the north.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
A highlight of the descent into KIX, this massive suspension bridge connects Awaji Island to Kobe.
Kobe Skyline
A clear view of the port city of Kobe and the Rokko mountain range acting as a backdrop to the urban center.
For daytime flights, the left side provides excellent lighting for photography as the sun is typically positioned to the south. During the final 20 minutes of flight, keep your camera ready for the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. On night flights, the glittering lights of the Kansai region's 'Keihanshin' metropolitan area are spectacular from this side.
Gulf of Thailand
Early views of the eastern Thai coastline and the islands scattered across the Gulf of Thailand.
South China Sea
Vast oceanic horizons that often feature dramatic cloud formations and shipping lanes near the Paracel Islands.
Kii Peninsula
The mountainous terrain and deep green forests of the sacred Kii Peninsula come into view during the approach to Osaka Bay.
Pacific Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the Pacific Ocean as the flight path tracks north-east along the Japanese archipelago.
KIX Artificial Island
A unique perspective of the engineering marvel that is the Kansai International Airport island during the final turn.
The right side is ideal for seeing the sunrise if you are on a red-eye flight arriving in the early morning. It offers a more serene view of the Pacific Ocean and the less-developed, mountainous side of the Kii Peninsula. Note that the afternoon sun can be quite strong on this side, making it warmer and potentially harder to photograph out the window.
Distance: 4,161 km (2,586 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 54 min
Departure: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Arrival: KIX (34.42729949951172, 135.24400329589844)
Route Type: International
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