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URT → BKK
Which side of the plane to sit from Surat Thani Airport (Surat Thani) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior mix of rugged mountain ranges and detailed coastal views of resort towns throughout the flight.
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Tenasserim Range
Rugged peaks along the Myanmar border visible for a significant portion of the flight.
Hua Hin Coastline
A clear view of the popular seaside town's sandy beaches and coastal resorts from above.
Phetchaburi Salt Fields
Vibrant geometric evaporation ponds creating a colorful patchwork pattern near the coast.
Khao Sam Roi Yot
Distinctive limestone karst formations and wetlands of this famous coastal national park.
Bangkok Cityscape
Distant views of the capital's sprawling high-rises during the final northern approach.
Choose a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. On evening flights, this side provides spectacular sunset views over the western mountains. Watch for the salt fields as you descend toward the Bangkok metropolitan area.
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Samui Archipelago
Distant views of Ko Samui and Ko Phangan shortly after departing Surat Thani.
Gulf of Thailand
Expansive views of turquoise waters and active maritime shipping lanes.
Fishing Fleets
Clusters of small boats dotting the water, which appear as glowing green dots on night flights.
Chao Phraya Estuary
The massive mouth of the river where it meets the sea at Samut Prakan.
Suvarnabhumi Terminal
Excellent views of the airport's iconic architecture and runways during final descent.
Recommended for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Gulf. Look for the massive cargo ships waiting to enter the Chao Phraya river mouth. This side offers a great perspective of the industrial scale of Thailand's eastern seaboard.
Book Hotels in BangkokDistance: 535 km (332 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: URT (9.13259983063, 99.135597229)
Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Route Type: Domestic
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