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PEN → BKK
Which side of the plane to sit from Penang International Airport (Penang) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers breathtaking views of the Andaman Sea, the Langkawi archipelago, and the famous limestone karsts of the Thai coast as you fly north.
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Langkawi Archipelago
Shortly after takeoff, view the 99 islands of Langkawi with their turquoise waters and white sand beaches.
Tarutao National Park
Look for the untouched, rugged islands of Thailand's first marine national park near the border.
Phang Nga Bay Karsts
Distant but visible views of the iconic vertical limestone cliffs rising out of the emerald green water.
Andaman Sunset
On late afternoon flights, this side provides front-row seats to the sun dipping below the ocean horizon.
Chao Phraya Mouth
As the plane turns for the final approach, see the massive river opening into the Gulf of Thailand.
Book an 'A' seat for the best perspective. For flights departing Penang in the late afternoon (around 17:00-18:00), the golden hour light over the Andaman Sea is spectacular. During the monsoon season (May-October), keep an eye out for dramatic cloud formations building over the ocean.
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Songkhla Lake
View Thailand's largest natural lake, a massive lagoon system with unique fishing villages.
Khao Luang Range
The mountainous spine of Southern Thailand, featuring lush tropical rainforests and peaks.
Gulf of Thailand Coast
The long, straight coastline of Nakhon Si Thammarat and Surat Thani provinces.
Central Plain Paddies
Vibrant green rice fields and a complex network of 'klongs' (canals) as you descend into Bangkok.
Samut Prakan Suburbs
Detailed views of the industrial and residential sprawl that characterizes the outer Bangkok area.
The right side (Seat 'K' or 'F') is better for morning flights to avoid the harsh direct sunlight. It provides a better look at the inland geography and the vast agricultural heartland of Thailand. Look out for the massive Songkhla Lake about 30 minutes into the flight.
Book Hotels in BangkokDistance: 934 km (580 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: PEN (5.297140121459961, 100.2770004272461)
Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Route Type: International
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