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DMK → NST
Which side of the plane to sit from Don Mueang International Airport (Bangkok) to Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (Nakhon Si Thammarat)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a continuous view of the Thai coastline, featuring famous resort towns, dramatic limestone mountains, and the rugged Tenasserim Hills bordering Myanmar.
Samut Sakhon Salt Pans
Brilliant white and pink geometric ponds used for salt production shortly after takeoff.
Hua Hin & Cha-am
Clear views of the long sandy beaches and high-rise hotels of these premier resort destinations.
Khao Sam Roi Yot
The 'Mountain of Three Hundred Peaks' featuring dramatic limestone cliffs rising from the marshes.
Prachuap Khiri Khan Bays
The stunning curved shorelines of Ao Noi, Ao Manao, and Ao Prachuap visible in quick succession.
Tenasserim Range
The rugged, forest-covered mountain range that forms the natural border between Thailand and Myanmar.
Southern Plantations
Vast, organized grids of oil palm and rubber trees that characterize the landscape of Southern Thailand.
This is the premier side for photography. For the best lighting on the landscape, book an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you. Watch for the 'Kra Isthmus', the narrowest part of the Malay Peninsula, as you pass Chumphon.
The Gulf of Thailand
Vast expanses of deep blue water stretching toward the horizon.
Maritime Traffic
Large cargo vessels and fishing fleets congregating near the mouth of the Chao Phraya River.
Coastal Aquaculture
Intricate patterns of shrimp and fish farms visible along the coastline during the initial climb.
Samui Archipelago
On very clear days during descent, the distant silhouettes of Ko Samui and Ko Pha Ngan may be visible to the east.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and heat. During the final descent into Nakhon Si Thammarat, look out for the lush mangrove forests where the land meets the sea.
Distance: 602 km (374 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: DMK (13.9125995636, 100.607002258)
Arrival: NST (8.539620399475098, 99.9447021484375)
Route Type: Domestic
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