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Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a superior vantage point for the eastern Himalayan peaks, the dramatic bends of the Brahmaputra River, and the stunning deep gorges of the Salween and Mekong rivers as you enter Yunnan province.

Left Side Highlights
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Eastern Himalayas

On clear days, distant views of the snow-capped eastern Himalayan range and the peak of Namcha Barwa are possible.

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Brahmaputra River

Witness the massive, winding channels of the Brahmaputra as the flight crosses from Bangladesh into India.

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Nu River Gorge

View the dramatic, steep-sided valley of the Nu (Salween) River cutting through the Hengduan Mountains.

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Cangshan Mountains

The snow-dusted peaks near Dali become visible as the plane traverses the high-altitude Yunnan plateau.

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Kunming North

Panoramic views of the expanding urban infrastructure and red-earth landscape north of Kunming during the descent.

Book a morning flight to avoid the convective cloud cover that frequently develops over the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau in the afternoon. Ensure a window seat well clear of the wing to capture the deep river gorges of the 'Three Parallel Rivers' region. Winter and early spring offer the highest visibility of the distant Himalayan peaks.

Right Side Highlights
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Meghalaya Plateau

Aerial views of the lush, green Khasi Hills, known for being among the wettest places on Earth.

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Chindwin River

The winding silver ribbon of the Chindwin River visible as the flight path traverses northern Myanmar.

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Erhai Lake

The large, ear-shaped alpine lake near Dali may be visible to the south depending on the specific flight corridor.

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Dianchi Lake

Upon arrival into Kunming, the vast Dianchi Lake and the city's southern skyline often come into view.

The right side is excellent for viewing the lush, tropical topography of Meghalaya and Myanmar. During the monsoon season (June-September), this side often experiences heavy cloud cover, so dry season travel is recommended for the best landscape detail. Keep your camera ready during the final 20 minutes of flight for the Dianchi Lake shoreline.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,275 km (792 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min

Departure: DAC (23.843347, 90.397783)

Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)

Route Type: International

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