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KMG → CMB
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (Colombo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Irrawaddy Delta in Myanmar and a better angle for spotting the distant eastern Himalayan foothills early in the flight, followed by a scenic coastal approach into Colombo.
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Eastern Himalayas
On clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the eastern Himalayan range are visible to the far north.
Irrawaddy Delta
The massive and complex network of waterways where Myanmar's largest river meets the Bay of Bengal.
Coco Islands
A view of these remote and mysterious islands situated between Myanmar and the Andaman archipelago.
Negombo Coastline
Clear views of the golden sands and turquoise lagoons of the Sri Lankan west coast just before landing.
The right side is best for morning flights to keep the sun behind the plane. Watch closely about 90 minutes into the flight for the intricate river patterns of the Irrawaddy Delta, which is a major geographic highlight.
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Yunnan Karst Plateau
Rugged limestone mountains and deep river valleys immediately after takeoff from Kunming.
Salween River Gorges
The steep, forested canyons of the Nu/Salween River as it flows through the Myanmar border region.
Andaman Sea
A vast expanse of deep blue water as the flight leaves the Southeast Asian mainland.
Sri Lankan Interior
Aerial views of the lush green central plains and distant views of the tea-growing highlands during descent.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is particularly scenic during the final 30 minutes of the flight as you cross the Sri Lankan coastline and see the island's lush vegetation.
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Get eSIMs for Sri LankaDistance: 3,156 km (1,961 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 43 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: CMB (7.180759906768799, 79.88410186767578)
Route Type: International
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