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BKK → CSX
Which side of the plane to sit from Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) to Changsha Huanghua International Airport (Changcha)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic limestone karst peaks in Southern China and the rugged mountain ranges of Northern Laos.
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Khorat Plateau
Expansive views of the agricultural heartland of Northeastern Thailand shortly after takeoff.
Mekong River
The massive river serving as the natural border between Thailand and Laos, visible during the initial climb.
Northern Laos Highlands
Extremely rugged, densely forested mountain ridges and deep valleys as the flight heads north.
Guilin Karst Peaks
World-famous 'sugarloaf' limestone formations visible as the flight traverses Guangxi province.
Xiang River Valley
The winding river and urban sprawl of the Hunan province capital during the final descent.
Sit on the left for sunset flights to see the karst mountains of Guangxi silhouetted against the light. This side provides the best perspective of the dramatic limestone towers that define the region's topography near Guilin.
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Pasak Jolasid Dam
A vast blue reservoir in Central Thailand visible shortly after departing from Suvarnabhumi.
Phu Kradueng Plateau
The distinctive heart-shaped, flat-topped mountain in Loei province stands out from the surrounding plains.
Annamite Range
Distant views of the high mountains forming the border between Laos and Vietnam to the east.
Pearl River Tributaries
An intricate network of rivers and agricultural canals throughout the Guangdong-Guangxi border region.
Zhuzhou Urban Area
Industrial landscapes and dense high-rises of the neighboring city as the plane approaches Changsha.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the glare of the sun. It offers better views of the inland plateaus of Thailand and the expansive river basins of Southern China, though the terrain is generally less dramatic than the left.
Book Hotels in ChangchaDistance: 2,066 km (1,284 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 45 min
Departure: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Arrival: CSX (28.189199447600004, 113.220001221)
Route Type: International
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