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REP → BKK
Which side of the plane to sit from Siem Reap International Airport (Siem-reap) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Tonle Sap Lake immediately after takeoff and provides a better perspective of the Gulf of Thailand coastline and the Chao Phraya river delta during the descent into Bangkok.
Tonle Sap Lake
The largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, appearing as a massive silver expanse shortly after departing Siem Reap.
Cambodian Floodplains
A patchwork quilt of emerald rice paddies and intricate irrigation canals stretching toward the horizon.
Gulf of Thailand
As the plane descends toward BKK, the shimmering waters of the gulf become visible to the south.
Samut Prakan Industrial Zone
An aerial view of the massive logistics hubs and shipping ports that define the outskirts of Bangkok.
For the best experience, book an afternoon flight; the sun will be behind the plane or to the right, illuminating the Tonle Sap and the coastline perfectly without glare. During the wet season (June-October), the greens of the rice paddies are incredibly vibrant. Keep your camera ready in the first 10 minutes for the lake views.
Angkor Archaeological Park
Depending on the wind and takeoff direction, a distant view of the forest-shrouded temple complexes may be visible.
Poipet Border Crossing
The dense cluster of casinos and markets at the Cambodia-Thailand border is easily identifiable from altitude.
Khao Yai National Park
On clear days, the hazy silhouette of the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai forest complex is visible to the north.
Bangkok Skyline
As the flight turns for final approach, the skyscrapers of Sukhumvit and Silom appear as a jagged line in the distance.
Morning flights provide the clearest views of the distant mountain ranges to the north. If the plane approaches BKK from the north, this side offers a panoramic view of the suburban sprawl of Pathum Thani and the northern reaches of the Bangkok metropolis.
Distance: 333 km (207 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 33 min
Departure: REP (13.410699844400003, 103.81300354)
Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Route Type: International
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