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HKT → DMK
Which side of the plane to sit from Phuket International Airport (Phuket) to Don Mueang International Airport (Bangkok)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is the clear winner, offering spectacular views of Phang Nga Bay's limestone karsts immediately after takeoff and a superior panorama of the Bangkok skyline and the Chao Phraya River during the final approach.
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Phang Nga Bay
Iconic limestone karsts and islands jutting out of the emerald green water, visible shortly after departure.
Gulf of Thailand
Expansive views of the coastline including the seaside resorts of Hua Hin and Cha-am.
Bangkok Urban Sprawl
A breathtaking view of the dense skyscraper clusters in Sukhumvit and Siam as you descend.
Chao Phraya River
The 'River of Kings' winding through the heart of Bangkok with its many bridges and river traffic.
Khao Sam Roi Yot
The 'Mountain of Three Hundred Peaks' national park featuring dramatic coastal limestone hills.
The right side is essential for the Phang Nga Bay views; ensure you are looking out within the first 10 minutes of flight. For the best Bangkok city views, an afternoon flight is ideal as the sun will illuminate the city buildings from the west, making them glow. Look for the massive 'Green Lung' (Bang Krachao) bend in the river just before landing.
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Khao Lak Coastline
Long stretches of white sand beaches and turquoise waters as the plane heads north away from Phuket.
Tenasserim Range
Rugged, forest-covered mountains along the Thai-Myanmar border providing a lush green backdrop.
Samut Sakhon Salt Pans
Geometric patterns of traditional salt evaporation ponds creating a patchwork quilt effect on the ground.
Phuket West Coast
Views of Bang Tao and Layan beaches if the flight takes off towards the north.
Sit on this side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is better for viewing the remote mountainous interior of the Kra Isthmus. During the rainy season (May-Oct), you might see dramatic cloud formations building over the Andaman Sea to the west.
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Get eSIMs for ThailandDistance: 692 km (430 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: HKT (8.1132, 98.316902)
Arrival: DMK (13.9125995636, 100.607002258)
Route Type: Domestic
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