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DMK → PNH
Which side of the plane to sit from Don Mueang International Airport (Bangkok) to Phnom Penh International Airport (Phnom-penh)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a more dynamic landscape, featuring the Gulf of Thailand coastline, the lush Cardamom Mountains, and the tropical islands near the border before the urban approach into Phnom Penh.
Eastern Seaboard
Views of the Chonburi and Rayong coastlines, including the industrial hubs and beach resorts.
Koh Chang Archipelago
Distinctive tropical islands with white sand fringes visible near the Thai-Cambodian border.
Cardamom Mountains
The rugged, jungle-clad peaks of the Phnom Kravanh range providing a dramatic contrast to the plains.
Phnom Penh Skyline
A bird's eye view of the Royal Palace, Independence Monument, and the city's rapidly rising skyscrapers.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the golden hour over the Gulf of Thailand. Keep your camera ready about midway through the flight for the Cardamom Mountains. Depending on the wind direction, the final approach often banks right, giving a full view of the city center.
Bangkok Suburbs
Aerial views of the dense Pathum Thani and northern Bangkok metropolitan area shortly after takeoff.
Central Thai Plains
A vast tapestry of emerald rice paddies and intricate irrigation canals stretching toward the horizon.
Tonle Sap Basin
On clear days, the distant northern horizon reveals the massive floodplain of Cambodia's Great Lake.
Mekong River Confluence
Dramatic views of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers merging as the flight descends into the capital.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind the plane. This side is superior for spotting the massive river systems of Cambodia during the final 15 minutes of the flight. Look for the distinct brown and green patches of the inland floodplains.
Distance: 529 km (329 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: DMK (13.9125995636, 100.607002258)
Arrival: PNH (11.546600341796877, 104.84400177001952)
Route Type: International
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