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BKK → CGO
Which side of the plane to sit from Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (Zhengzhou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Karst limestone formations in Southern China and the vast hydrological systems of the Yangtze River basin, including major lakes and urban centers.
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Khorat Plateau
The vast, flat agricultural heartland of Thailand stretching toward the Mekong River.
Guilin Karst Peaks
Stunning views of the iconic limestone 'sugar loaf' mountains that characterize the landscape of Guangxi province.
Dongting Lake
One of the largest freshwater lakes in China, visible as a massive silver expanse in the Hunan basin.
Wuhan Metropolitan Area
A bird's-eye view of the massive tri-city urban cluster located at the confluence of the Yangtze and Han rivers.
Zhengzhou Urban Grid
The organized sprawl of the 'Green City' and the massive logistics hubs surrounding CGO airport during final descent.
Sit on the right for afternoon flights to capture the 'golden hour' light hitting the karst peaks of Southern China. Pay close attention as you enter Chinese airspace; the network of lakes and rivers in Hunan and Hubei provinces is particularly striking from high altitude. Avoid the wing area for the best view of the Guilin landscape.
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Bangkok Skyline
Clear views of the winding Chao Phraya River and the dense skyscrapers of the Thai capital shortly after takeoff.
Northern Highlands
The rugged, jungle-clad mountain ranges of Northern Thailand and Laos, featuring deep valleys and misty ridges.
Red River Basin
The dramatic landscape where the mountains of Vietnam meet the high plateaus of Yunnan, China.
Yangtze River Gorges
Distant views of the winding Yangtze River as it cuts through the mountainous terrain of Central China.
Western Henan Hills
The transition from the rugged Funiu Mountains to the flat, fertile North China Plain.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. Keep your camera ready about 90 minutes into the flight for the most dramatic mountain photography over the Lao-Chinese border. This side also offers a better view of the sunset on late afternoon flights.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 2,665 km (1,656 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 33 min
Departure: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Arrival: CGO (34.519699096699995, 113.841003418)
Route Type: International
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