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KMG → DMK
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Don Mueang International Airport (Bangkok)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides spectacular views of the Mekong River winding through deep gorges in Yunnan and the vast green plains of central Thailand, culminating in a wide-angle view of Bangkok's urban sprawl.
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Yunnan Highlands
Striking red earth and deep valleys immediately after departure from Kunming.
Mekong River
Multiple crossings and sightings of the mighty Mekong (Lancang) River as it carves through the mountains.
Lao Border Forests
Lush, untouched tropical rainforests visible along the mountainous border regions of Laos and Myanmar.
Chao Phraya Basin
The landscape transforms into a geometric patchwork of emerald green rice paddies in central Thailand.
Greater Bangkok
Sweeping views of the city's density and the Chao Phraya River on descent.
Book a window seat ahead of the wing for unobstructed views of the Mekong. Morning flights provide excellent side-lighting for the mountains without harsh glare. During the rainy season (June-October), the rice paddies on this side look incredibly vibrant.
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Hengduan Mountains
Rugged alpine terrain and high ridges representing the southern reaches of the Himalayan foothills.
Chiang Mai Valley
Distant views of Northern Thailand's cultural capital nestled between mountain ranges to the west.
Doi Inthanon
Possible sightings of Thailand's highest peaks to the west during the mid-flight segment.
Don Mueang Golf Course
The unique sight of the Kantarat Golf Club located right between the two runways upon landing.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunset on late afternoon flights. Look for the distinct change in topography from high mountains to flat agricultural land approximately halfway through the flight. Ensure your window is clean for high-altitude shots of the Northern Thai mountain ranges.
Book Hotels in BangkokDistance: 1,268 km (788 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: DMK (13.9125995636, 100.607002258)
Route Type: International
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