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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Chinese coastline, the winding Mekong River, and the expansive urban sprawl of Bangkok during the final approach.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Shanghai Skyline

On clear nights, the brilliant lights of the Bund and Pudong district are visible as you transit the Chinese coast.

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Fujian Coastline

View of the rugged, mountainous terrain of Southeast China meeting the East China Sea.

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Mekong River

The massive, silt-heavy Mekong River becomes visible as you transition from Vietnam/Laos into Thailand.

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Central Thai Plains

Lush green rice paddies and intricate irrigation canals during the descent into the Bangkok basin.

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Bangkok Urban Sprawl

A stunning view of the high-rises and dense neighborhoods of eastern Bangkok during the final glide path.

Select the right side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Yellow Sea. During the descent (last 30 minutes), the right side typically offers a better perspective of the Chao Phraya River and the dense city center of Bangkok before landing at Suvarnabhumi.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Incheon Bridge

Panoramic view of the architectural marvel connecting Yeongjong Island to the mainland shortly after takeoff.

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Jeju Island

Occasional distant views of Hallasan mountain and the volcanic coastline of Korea's largest island.

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Taiwanese Alps

Dramatic sightings of the Central Mountain Range if the flight path tracks closer to the island's eastern corridor.

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South China Sea

Vast turquoise waters and distant cargo ships navigating one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.

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Sunrise Horizon

Spectacular morning views of the sun rising over the Pacific horizon on early morning departures.

Choose the left side for morning flights (07:00-10:00) to witness the sunrise over the ocean. Keep an eye out for the rugged mountains of Taiwan approximately 2.5 hours into the flight. On arrival at BKK, this side often sees the Gulf of Thailand during the final turn.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,669 km (2,280 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 19 min

Departure: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)

Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)

Route Type: International

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