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DMK → XIY
Which side of the plane to sit from Don Mueang International Airport (Bangkok) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (Xi'an)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the lush landscapes of Southeast Asia to the rugged, high-altitude terrain of the Qinling Mountains.
Bangkok Urban Sprawl
Expansive views of the Chao Phraya River and the dense skyscrapers of central Bangkok shortly after takeoff.
Luang Prabang Range
Breathtaking views of the mist-covered, jagged limestone peaks across northern Laos.
Lancang River
The upper Mekong River carving deep, dramatic emerald gorges through the Yunnan mountains.
Dian Lake
A vast high-altitude lake near Kunming, often reflecting the sky brilliantly on clear days.
Qinling Mountains
The massive, snow-capped range acting as the natural boundary between North and South China.
Opt for a window seat on the left for afternoon flights to catch the sunset hitting the Qinling peaks. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes before landing in Xi'an for the most dramatic mountain vistas.
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Aerial view of Thailand's main hub in the distance as the flight turns north.
Guizhou Karst Peaks
Thousands of small, conical limestone hills characteristic of the unique Southwest China landscape.
Sichuan Basin Edge
The transition into the hazy, fertile basin with winding river tributaries and dense agriculture.
Wei River Valley
The historic cradle of Chinese civilization, featuring the flat, yellow-tinted loess plains.
Best for morning flights to enjoy soft lighting over the karst formations. On the descent into XIY, look for the grid-like patterns of the ancient farmland in the Wei River valley.
Distance: 2,426 km (1,507 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 14 min
Departure: DMK (13.9125995636, 100.607002258)
Arrival: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)
Route Type: International
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