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HEH → THL
Which side of the plane to sit from Heho Airport (Heho) to Tachileik Airport (Tachilek)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the southern Inle Lake basin shortly after takeoff and provides a more dramatic perspective of the deep Salween River gorge and the mountainous border with Thailand upon approach.
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Inle Lake Basin
Glimpses of the southern wetlands and the surrounding mountains that cradle the famous stilt-house communities.
Salween River Gorge
A breathtaking look directly down into the steep, emerald-green waters of the Salween River as the plane crosses the gorge.
Doi Tung Peaks
The majestic mountain ranges of the Thai border appearing on the horizon during the final descent.
Golden Triangle Fringe
The convergence of the hilly borders where Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos meet near the end of the flight path.
This is the prime side for photography. Morning flights provide excellent illumination of the Salween gorge. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff for lake views and about 20 minutes into the flight for the river crossing. The descent into Tachileik is quite steep and scenic.
Book Hotels in TachilekShan Plateau Highlands
Rugged limestone karst formations and rolling high-altitude hills that define the interior of eastern Burma.
Upper Thanlwin River
The northern stretch of the mighty Salween River as it snakes through deep, inaccessible mountain canyons.
Keng Tung Hinterlands
Distant views of the remote valleys leading toward the historic Shan cultural capital of Keng Tung.
Highland Mist Valleys
Atmospheric views of isolated tribal villages nestled in misty mountain crevices during early morning flights.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during afternoon flights. It offers better views of the expansive Shan northern ranges, but be aware that the sun will be on the opposite side, which may cause some cabin reflection if windows are not clean.
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Get eSIMs for BurmaDistance: 328 km (204 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 33 min
Departure: HEH (20.746999740600582, 96.79199981689452)
Arrival: THL (20.483800888061523, 99.9354019165039)
Route Type: Domestic
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