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DAD → KMG
Which side of the plane to sit from Da Nang International Airport (Danang) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the initial coastal departure from Da Nang, followed by expansive views of the Red River valley and the striking karst geography of Southern Yunnan.
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Son Tra Peninsula
Immediate views after takeoff of 'Monkey Mountain' and the turquoise waters surrounding the Da Nang coast.
Gulf of Tonkin
Expansive views of the South China Sea coastline stretching toward the Ha Long Bay region in the distance.
Red River Valley
The iconic silt-laden, reddish waters of the Song Hong as it flows from the mountains of China into Vietnam.
Karst Topography
Spectacular limestone formations and sinkholes characteristic of the southern Chinese landscape near the border.
Kunming Skyline
A clear view of the sprawling 'City of Eternal Spring' as the plane aligns with the runway at Changshui.
Sit on the right for morning flights to enjoy the best natural lighting on the landscape without glare. This side is particularly scenic during the first 20 minutes of flight and the final 15 minutes. Look for the distinct color change in the rivers below as you cross into the Yunnan province.
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Truong Son Mountains
Aerial views of the lush, rugged peaks forming the natural border between Vietnam and Laos.
Da River Basin
The winding blue ribbon of the Black River (Song Da) cutting through deep northern Vietnamese valleys.
Yunnan Highlands
The dramatic transition as the landscape rises sharply into the high-altitude Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
Lake Dianchi
A magnificent view of China's eighth-largest freshwater lake during the final approach into Kunming.
For afternoon flights, the left side provides a front-row seat to spectacular sunsets over the Indochinese interior. Keep an eye out for the rapid change in cloud formations as the plane crosses the high mountain ridges separating Vietnam from China.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 1,147 km (713 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: DAD (16.043899536132812, 108.1989974975586)
Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Route Type: International
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