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DAC → KMG
Which side of the plane to sit from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming)?
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.
Eastern Himalayas
On clear days, distant views of the snow-capped eastern Himalayan range and the peak of Namcha Barwa are possible.
Brahmaputra River
Witness the massive, winding channels of the Brahmaputra as the flight crosses from Bangladesh into India.
Nu River Gorge
View the dramatic, steep-sided valley of the Nu (Salween) River cutting through the Hengduan Mountains.
Cangshan Mountains
The snow-dusted peaks near Dali become visible as the plane traverses the high-altitude Yunnan plateau.
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.
Meghalaya Plateau
Aerial views of the lush, green Khasi Hills, known for being among the wettest places on Earth.
Chindwin River
The winding silver ribbon of the Chindwin River visible as the flight path traverses northern Myanmar.
Erhai Lake
The large, ear-shaped alpine lake near Dali may be visible to the south depending on the specific flight corridor.
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.
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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