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CTU → HKT
Which side of the plane to sit from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Chengdu) to Phuket International Airport (Phuket)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is highly recommended for its spectacular views during the descent into Phuket, featuring the iconic limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay and the winding Mekong River earlier in the flight.
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Sichuan Basin
Lush green agricultural terraces and the sprawling suburbs of Chengdu immediately after takeoff.
Mekong River
The winding path of the Mekong as the flight crosses from the Yunnan plateau toward Southeast Asia.
Phang Nga Bay
The highlight of the trip: hundreds of limestone karsts jutting out of the emerald sea during the descent.
Koh Yao Islands
Scenic views of these tranquil islands just before touching down at HKT.
Book an 'A' window seat. Flights arriving in the late afternoon offer the best lighting for photography over Phang Nga Bay. During the monsoon season (May-October), cloud cover is common, but the low-altitude approach usually clears the mist for the best views.
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Hengduan Mountains
Breathtaking views of the high-altitude, snow-capped ridges of Western Sichuan and Northern Yunnan.
Lake Dian
A vast freshwater lake near Kunming, visible as the flight traverses the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
Tenasserim Range
The dense, forested mountain spine that forms the natural border between Thailand and Myanmar.
Andaman Coastline
Views of the turquoise surf and sandy beaches of Phuket's western shore if the plane approaches from the south.
Select a 'K' or 'F' seat. This side is superior for mountain lovers during the first hour of the flight. For the best experience, choose a morning flight when the air is clearest over the mountains to avoid the afternoon haze often found over Yunnan Plateau.
Book Hotels in PhuketDistance: 2,566 km (1,594 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 25 min
Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)
Arrival: HKT (8.1132, 98.316902)
Route Type: International
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