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KET → RGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Kengtung Airport (Kengtung) to Yangon International Airport (Yangon)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the central Shan plateau, the forested Bago Yoma range, and a better perspective of the approach into Yangon, including Hlawga Lake.
Central Shan Plateau
Sweeping views of the high-altitude heartland of Myanmar with its rolling hills and remote villages.
Inle Lake Distant View
On clear days, the shimmering surface of the iconic lake is visible to the northwest during the mid-flight segment.
Bago Yoma Range
The central 'Teak Mountains' featuring dense forest cover and a sharp contrast to the surrounding plains.
Hlawga National Park
A lush green wildlife sanctuary and reservoir located just north of Yangon International Airport.
Yangon Suburban Fringe
Detailed views of the city's expansion and the transition from rural rice paddies to urban sprawl.
This side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and for afternoon flights to catch the golden hour light over the Bago Yoma. Keep an eye out for Inle Lake about 30 minutes into the flight.
Eastern Shan Ridges
Dramatic views of the rugged, mist-shrouded limestone mountains immediately after takeoff from Kengtung.
Thanlwin River Gorge
A striking view of the deep, winding Salween River as it carves through the southern Shan highlands.
Kayah State Karst
Unique limestone formations and narrow valleys typical of the region bordering Thailand.
Sittaung River Valley
The transition into the flat, fertile agricultural plains that lead toward the Andaman Sea.
Choose this side for morning flights to see the sunrise over the mountains, though glare can be intense. It is the better side for viewing the deep river valleys of the Salween early in the journey.
Distance: 612 km (380 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 1 min
Departure: KET (21.30159950256348, 99.63600158691406)
Arrival: RGN (16.907300949099998, 96.1332015991)
Route Type: Domestic
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