Loading map...
CNX → HGH
Which side of the plane to sit from Chiang Mai International Airport (Chiang Mai) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the tropical highlands of Thailand to the high-altitude Yunnan Plateau and the vast central Chinese river basins.
Search flights from CNX to HGH
Northern Thai Highlands
Lush, mist-covered mountain ranges of Chiang Mai province visible immediately after takeoff.
Mekong River Gorges
The Lancang River winding through deep, dramatic canyons as you enter China's Yunnan province.
Kunming & Dianchi Lake
A clear aerial view of the City of Eternal Spring and the sprawling blue waters of Dianchi Lake.
Wuling Mountains
Stunning views of the high-altitude karst and forested peaks across Guizhou and Hunan provinces.
Poyang Lake
The vast expanse of China's largest freshwater lake visible to the north during the final cruise segment.
Afternoon flights offer excellent lighting on the left, illuminating the Yunnan mountain ridges without glare. During clear winter days, look far to the north to spot the distant snow-capped peaks of the Hengduan Mountains.
Get eSIMs for Thailand
Get eSIMs for China
Golden Triangle
The famous tri-border area where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet at the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong rivers.
Guizhou Karst Forest
A massive sea of thousands of cone-shaped limestone hills unique to the Southern Chinese landscape.
Qiantang River
The massive, winding river known for its tidal bore, seen during the final descent into Hangzhou.
Hangzhou Urban Sprawl
The dense, modern skyline of the Binjiang and Qianjiang New Town districts appearing as the plane banks for landing.
West Lake
Depending on the specific arrival pattern, a distant view of Hangzhou's iconic UNESCO World Heritage lake may be visible.
The right side is superior for the arrival phase, offering the best views of the Qiantang River's unique curves and the Hangzhou Bay area. For photographers, this side avoids the harsh direct sun on daytime flights heading northeast.
Book Hotels in HangzhouDistance: 2,512 km (1,561 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 21 min
Departure: CNX (18.7667999268, 98.962600708)
Arrival: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.