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DMK → REP
Which side of the plane to sit from Don Mueang International Airport (Bangkok) to Siem Reap International Airport (Siem-reap)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the sprawling Tonle Sap Lake and the dramatic landscape transition from Thailand's urban sprawl to Cambodia's vast floodplains.
Eastern Bangkok Sprawl
A dense urban tapestry featuring high-rises and the Chao Phraya River delta winding toward the sea.
Gulf of Thailand
On clear days, the shimmering blue horizon of the Gulf is visible to the south during the climb to cruising altitude.
Tonle Sap Lake
The massive 'Great Lake' of Cambodia dominates the view during the descent, appearing like an inland sea.
Floating Villages
Visible as tiny clusters of structures along the fringes of the Tonle Sap as the plane nears the airport.
The right side is the clear winner for the approach into Siem Reap. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the glare of the afternoon sun. Keep your camera ready as you descend over the Tonle Sap for a sense of its incredible scale.
Pathum Thani Suburbs
Aerial view of the northern residential and industrial zones of the Greater Bangkok area immediately after takeoff.
Thai Central Plains
Vast, emerald-green rice paddies stretching toward the horizon, crisscrossed by irrigation canals.
Khao Yai Range
Distant views of the forested mountains of the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex to the north.
Banteay Meanchey
The rural landscape of Western Cambodia, characterized by small villages and traditional agricultural plots.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during late afternoon flights, as the sun will be on the opposite side. This side is better if you prefer looking toward the mountainous regions of Northern Thailand in the distance.
Distance: 351 km (218 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 35 min
Departure: DMK (13.9125995636, 100.607002258)
Arrival: REP (13.410699844400003, 103.81300354)
Route Type: International
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