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BKK → SWA
Which side of the plane to sit from Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (Shantou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of coastal geography and urban skylines, featuring the iconic Ha Long Bay and the massive Pearl River Delta megalopolis.
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Chao Phraya Delta
The winding 'River of Kings' flowing into the Gulf of Thailand as the plane climbs.
Ha Long Bay
The world-famous limestone karsts and emerald waters of Northern Vietnam visible from high altitude.
Gulf of Tonkin
Clear views of the coastline and busy maritime shipping lanes connecting Vietnam and China.
Pearl River Delta
On clear days, the skylines of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Macau appear as a massive continuous urban forest.
Chaoshan Approach
Final views of the Han River and the dense cultural heart of the Shantou-Chaozhou region.
This side is essential for seeing the Vietnamese coastline and Ha Long Bay. To avoid the intense glare of the sun reflecting off the South China Sea, afternoon flights are preferred for this side. Keep a lookout approximately 90 minutes into the flight for the Ha Long Bay archipelago.
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Bangkok Urban Sprawl
A sweeping view of Thailand's capital and its dense skyscraper clusters shortly after takeoff.
Khorat Plateau
The vast agricultural landscape of Northeast Thailand, characterized by intricate paddy field patterns.
Mekong River
The majestic river acting as the natural boundary between Thailand and the mountains of Laos.
Annamite Range
Rugged, forested mountain peaks stretching across the border of Laos and Northern Vietnam.
Guangdong Inland
The transition from rural hills to the dense industrial and residential grids of inland Southern China.
Sit on the left for inland geographic diversity. Early morning flights offer the best lighting over the Mekong River. During evening flights, the city lights of Bangkok and the industrial zones of Guangdong provide a vibrant light show.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,988 km (1,235 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 39 min
Departure: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Arrival: SWA (23.552, 116.5033)
Route Type: International
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