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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the rugged mountain terrain across Southern China and Laos, providing dramatic sunset vistas on afternoon flights and a clear view of the Chao Phraya River on the approach to Bangkok.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Zhejiang Highlands

Lush green hills and traditional villages of the Yangtze River Delta's southern edge.

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Nanling Mountains

A vast expanse of peaks separating Central China from the southern subtropical regions.

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Laotian Highlands

Mystical, cloud-covered mountains and deep valleys as the plane crosses into Southeast Asia.

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Mekong River Bend

Watch the river define the border between Laos and Thailand from a high-altitude vantage point.

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Khao Yai National Park

Large stretches of protected tropical forest visible as you enter Central Thailand.

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Chao Phraya River

The iconic 'River of Kings' winding through the outskirts of Bangkok during the final approach.

Choose the right side for afternoon or evening flights to experience stunning sunsets over the Indochinese peninsula. It also provides the best view of the geometric patterns of Thai rice paddies during the descent into Don Mueang.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Qiantang River

Immediately after takeoff from HGH, catch views of the massive river known for its tidal bore.

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Wuyi Mountains

Aerial perspective of the jagged peaks and tea-growing regions of Fujian province.

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Pearl River Delta

On clear days, the distant sprawl of the Guangzhou and Shenzhen megacity cluster is visible to the south.

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Hainan Coastline

Distant views of the South China Sea and the eastern coastline of Hainan Island during the mid-flight cruise.

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Mekong River Delta

The winding path of the Mekong as it snakes through the lush green plains of Indochina.

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Bangkok City Center

Depending on the wind direction, the left side often sees the glittering skyscrapers of Sukhumvit during descent.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is also excellent for seeing the coastal contours of the South China Sea if the flight path is pushed eastward by weather.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,724 km (1,693 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 38 min

Departure: HGH (30.22949981689453, 120.43399810791016)

Arrival: DMK (13.9125995636, 100.607002258)

Route Type: International

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