Mai Khao — Plane Spotting Beach

Famous strip beneath HKT runway — dramatic photos with landing airliners overhead.

Photo gallery

Tap for fullscreen — Phuket's most striking shots

Real location photos — Wikimedia & local gallery

Distance

~35 km from Patong

Drive time

45–55 min

From Patong — riding only

Total time

45–55 min + visit (~1–2 hours)

Including stops & visit

Traveller score

8/10

Ideal motorcycle

Click 160 · ADV 160

💡 Pro riding tips

Use Flightradar for timing; arrive 1–2h before sunset. Park your bike safely off the sand.

A must-see stop reachable by motorcycle from Patong in a day:

Famous strip beneath HKT runway — dramatic photos with landing airliners overhead.

★ Google

Sarah M.

2 weeks ago

★★★★★

Stunning views and easy to reach by scooter from Patong. Parking was straightforward.

Marco R.

1 month ago

★★★★★

One of the best stops on our Phuket trip. Go early to avoid tour buses.

Yuki T.

2 months ago

★★★★★

Beautiful place. Road is fine for ADV 160. Bring water and sun protection.

Rent a motorcycle

Click 160 · ADV 160