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KMG → BKK
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Yunnan mountain ranges, the western shores of Dianchi Lake, and typically provides a more expansive vista of the Bangkok skyline during the standard approach into Suvarnabhumi.
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Hengduan Mountains
Rugged, high-altitude peaks of western Yunnan that offer a dramatic backdrop during the first 30 minutes of flight.
Xishan Forest Park
Clear views of the 'Western Hills' sleeping beauty silhouette bordering Dianchi Lake.
Mekong River
Aerial views of the mighty Mekong as it winds through the 'Golden Triangle' border regions of Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand.
Doi Inthanon Range
On clear days, look westward to spot the distant peaks of Thailand's highest mountain range near Chiang Mai.
Greater Bangkok
A stunning panoramic view of the Chao Phraya River and the dense skyscrapers of central Bangkok during the final descent.
This is the 'sunset side' for late afternoon flights, offering spectacular orange hues over the mountains of Myanmar. Choose a seat in the front of the cabin for an unobstructed view of the Bangkok city center which usually appears on the right during the standard 'u-turn' approach into BKK.
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Kunming Cityscape
Bird's-eye view of the 'City of Eternal Spring' as you climb away from Changshui International.
Dianchi Lake
The eastern expanse of Yunnan's largest freshwater lake, known for its vibrant blue hues.
Red River Valley
Deeply carved river valleys and terraced hillsides as the flight crosses into northern Laos.
Annamite Range
Glimpses of the misty mountain ridges that separate the Mekong valley from the eastern coast.
Thai Central Plains
A vast patchwork of emerald rice paddies and irrigation canals as the plane descends toward Bangkok.
Sit behind the wing to capture the contrast between the high Yunnan plateau and the tropical lowlands. Morning flights are ideal for this side to avoid the harsh afternoon glare and catch the sunrise reflecting off the Mekong tributaries.
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Get eSIMs for ThailandDistance: 1,290 km (802 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 43 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)
Route Type: International
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