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KMG → DAC
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the eastern Himalayan foothills and the rugged peaks along the border of Tibet and India, providing dramatic snow-capped vistas for much of the cruise phase.
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Eastern Himalayas
Distant but clear views of snow-capped peaks and the high-altitude terrain of the Tibetan Plateau edge.
Jinsha River Canyons
The upper reaches of the Yangtze River cutting deep, dramatic gorges through the Yunnan landscape.
Mishmi Hills
Rugged, high-altitude ridges where the Himalayas transition into the Indo-Burma ranges.
Brahmaputra (Siang) River
The massive river as it makes its way from the Tibetan highlands down into the plains of India.
Cloud Seas
Common atmospheric layers over the mountain valleys that create a stunning 'sea of clouds' effect.
Book a window seat on the right for the best mountain photography. Flights departing Kunming in the early afternoon provide the best lighting for the Himalayan ranges to the north. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes after takeoff when the aircraft reaches its cruising altitude over the more dramatic mountain terrain.
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Kunming Cityscape
Panoramic views of the 'City of Eternal Spring' immediately after takeoff from Kunming Changshui.
Lake Dianchi
The largest freshwater lake in Yunnan province, located just southwest of the city center.
Gaoligong Mountains
Crossing the lush, biodiversity-rich mountain range that marks the edge of the Hengduan system.
Northern Myanmar Forests
Expansive views of the dense tropical and temperate forests of the Kachin State.
Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta
A patchwork of vibrant green rice paddies and intricate water channels during the descent into Dhaka.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and harsh glares. This side is superior for viewing the sprawling river networks of Bangladesh during the final 30 minutes of flight. If the flight departs southward, you will get a clear view of Lake Dianchi shortly after takeoff.
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Get eSIMs for BangladeshDistance: 1,275 km (792 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: DAC (23.843347, 90.397783)
Route Type: International
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