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CTU → BKK
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the snow-capped giants of the Hengduan Mountains, including the majestic Gongga Shan, and the dramatic gorges of the Lancang (Mekong) River.
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Gongga Shan (Minya Konka)
Spot the 7,556m peak, the highest in Sichuan, towering above the horizon shortly after takeoff.
The Three Parallel Rivers
Witness the dramatic deep-cut gorges where the Yangtze, Mekong, and Salween rivers flow closely together.
Erhai Lake
The distinct ear-shaped lake near Dali is often visible against the backdrop of the Cangshan Mountains.
Mekong River Gorges
The Lancang River carves a serpentine path through the rugged mountains of the Yunnan plateau.
Chao Phraya River
Observe the massive 'S' curves of the River of Kings as it meanders through Bangkok toward the sea.
The right side is essential for mountain lovers. For the best visibility of the high peaks, choose an early morning flight when the air is clearest. The view of Gongga Shan is distant but unmistakable on clear days. Use a window seat behind the wing to avoid engine heat haze when photographing the Mekong gorges.
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Chengdu Urban Sprawl
Bird's eye view of the massive urban expanse of Chengdu and the Longquanyi District shortly after departure.
Yangtze River Confluence
View the winding Jinsha and Min Rivers merging to form the mighty Yangtze near Yibin.
Yunnan Karst Peaks
The unique limestone karst formations of eastern Yunnan and the border regions of Laos.
Khao Yai National Park
Lush tropical rainforest canopies as the plane enters the central plains of Thailand.
BKK Approach
Wide views of the Samut Prakan industrial zones and the eastern suburbs of Bangkok during descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is superior for viewing the industrial heart of Thailand during the final descent into Suvarnabhumi. During the monsoon season (June–October), look for dramatic cloud formations building over the Gulf of Thailand.
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Get eSIMs for ThailandDistance: 1,907 km (1,185 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 33 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Route Type: International
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