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Our Recommendation
8.4

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers spectacular views of the rugged Luang Prabang mountain range in Laos and the dramatic karst landscapes of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau as you enter Chinese airspace.

Left Side Highlights
8.4
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Bangkok Skyline

A sweeping view of the sprawling Thai capital and the dense urban landscape surrounding Don Mueang shortly after takeoff.

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Northern Thai Highlands

The lush, green mountains of Northern Thailand provide a textured landscape of deep valleys and forested ridges.

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Mekong River Bend

The mighty Mekong is often visible as the flight path crosses the border between Thailand, Laos, and eventually towards China.

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Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau

Dramatic karst limestone formations and high-altitude plateaus that define the rugged terrain of Southern China.

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Wuling Mountain Foothills

As you approach Hunan, the scenery shifts to steep, mist-covered peaks typical of the region near Zhangjiajie.

Book an afternoon flight to ensure the sun is on the opposite side, providing perfect lighting for the karst mountains without glare. The transition from the flat plains of Thailand to the vertical terrain of Southern China is the visual highlight of this route.

Right Side Highlights
7.6
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Central Plains of Thailand

The 'rice bowl' of Asia, featuring a geometric tapestry of paddy fields and irrigation canals stretching to the horizon.

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Khorat Plateau Edge

View of the escarpments that define the boundary of Northeastern Thailand (Isan) and the rolling hills of the region.

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Nam Ngum Reservoir

A massive body of water in Laos that sparkles blue against the dark green surrounding forests.

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Guangxi Borderlands

Distant views of the iconic limestone hills that make the region near Guilin world-famous.

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Xiang River & Dongting Lake

During descent into Changsha, watch for the vast river networks and the massive Dongting Lake basin to the north.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Indochina peninsula. During the final 30 minutes of flight, keep your eyes peeled for the intricate river systems of Hunan, which are especially beautiful during the golden hour.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,054 km (1,276 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 44 min

Departure: DMK (13.9125995636, 100.607002258)

Arrival: CSX (28.189199447600004, 113.220001221)

Route Type: International

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