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CNX → HDY
Which side of the plane to sit from Chiang Mai International Airport (Chiang Mai) to Hat Yai International Airport (Hat Yai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Gulf of Thailand's coastline and the stunning Samui Archipelago, culminating in a panoramic view of Songkhla Lake before landing.
Northern Highlands
Aerial views of the lush, rolling mountain ranges surrounding Chiang Mai during the initial ascent.
Bangkok Metro Coast
Views of the Chao Phraya River delta and the industrial sprawl of Samut Prakan as you cross the coastline.
Samui Archipelago
Crystal clear views of Koh Tao, Koh Phangan, and Koh Samui dotting the turquoise waters of the Gulf.
Nakhon Si Thammarat Coast
The long, sandy stretches of the eastern shoreline as the plane begins its descent into the south.
Songkhla Lake
Thailand's largest natural lagoon, featuring a complex system of islands and fishing villages just before arrival.
Choose this side for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Gulf. It provides the best perspective of the island chains and the expansive Songkhla Lake. During the rainy season (May-October), morning flights typically offer clearer visibility before afternoon clouds build up.
Doi Inthanon Views
Distant views of Thailand's highest peak and the rugged Thanon Thong Chai mountain range to the west.
Central Plain Paddies
The geometric patchwork of rice fields and irrigation canals that define Thailand's agricultural heartland.
Tenasserim Range
The dense, jungle-covered mountains that form the natural border between Thailand and Myanmar.
Kra Isthmus
The narrowest part of the Malay Peninsula, where you can occasionally glimpse the Andaman Sea in the far distance.
Southern Rubber Plantations
A sea of deep green rubber and palm oil plantations as the plane descends into the Songkhla province.
Opt for the right side on late afternoon flights to enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Tenasserim mountains. This side is ideal for spotting the varying geography of the narrow peninsula and the dense forest canopies of the south. Keep an eye out for the limestone karsts near the coast.
Distance: 1,325 km (823 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min
Departure: CNX (18.7667999268, 98.962600708)
Arrival: HDY (6.933209896089999, 100.392997742)
Route Type: Domestic
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