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CGO → BKK
Which side of the plane to sit from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (Zhengzhou) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic karst landscapes of Southern China and the lush, mountainous terrain of Northern Thailand.
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Qinling-Daba Mountains
Striking views of the high-altitude ridges that separate Central China from the Sichuan Basin.
Guangxi Karst Peaks
The iconic 'dragon teeth' limestone formations near Guilin and Liuzhou are visible during the mid-flight segment.
Mekong River Gorges
Aerial perspectives of the Mekong winding through deep valleys along the border of Myanmar and Laos.
Northern Thai Highlands
Dense tropical forests and mist-covered ridges as the aircraft enters Thai airspace near Chiang Rai.
Bangkok Skyline
On many approach patterns, the right side offers a clear view of the city's skyscrapers and the winding Chao Phraya River.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare while seeing the sun illuminate the karst mountains. Keep your camera ready about 90 minutes into the flight for the best mountain scenery. Be aware that seasonal haze in Northern Thailand (Feb-April) can sometimes obscure ground views.
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Bird's-eye views of the urban sprawl around Wuhan and Changsha as the flight heads south.
Dongting Lake Basin
The expansive wetlands and agricultural patterns surrounding China's second-largest freshwater lake.
Annamite Range
Distant views of the rugged mountain chain that forms the border between Laos and Vietnam.
Khorat Plateau
The vast, patterned farmland of Northeast Thailand, known as Isan, visible before descent.
Sit on the left for morning departures to catch the sunrise over the East China Sea horizon. During the descent into Bangkok, this side often provides views of the Gulf of Thailand if the plane loops south for a northerly landing approach.
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Get eSIMs for ThailandDistance: 2,665 km (1,656 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 33 min
Departure: CGO (34.519699096699995, 113.841003418)
Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Route Type: International
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