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KMG → HKT
Which side of the plane to sit from Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming) to Phuket International Airport (Phuket)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Yunnan Highlands to the Andaman Sea, culminating in the spectacular limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay during descent.
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Hengduan Mountains
Distant views of high-altitude ridges forming the eastern edge of the Himalayan foothills.
Salween River Basin
Deeply forested gorges and dramatic river bends along the Thai-Myanmar border region.
Khao Sok National Park
Stunning vistas of one of the world's oldest evergreen rainforests and its hidden limestone lakes.
Phang Nga Bay
The iconic archipelago of limestone pillars and emerald waters just before touching down.
Mai Khao Beach
Low-altitude view of the famous 'plane spotting' beach if the flight lands from the west.
This is the premier side for the approach into Phuket. Aim for an afternoon flight to get the best lighting on the limestone cliffs of Phang Nga Bay. Keep your camera ready as soon as the descent starts, as the scenery changes rapidly from jungle to turquoise ocean.
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Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau
Unique red earth landscapes and rolling karst hills immediately after departing Kunming.
Upper Mekong River
Occasional sightings of the Lancang river as it carves through the rugged terrain of northern SE Asia.
Central Thailand Basin
Extensive patterns of green rice paddies and irrigation canals stretching toward the horizon.
Gulf of Thailand Coast
Bird's-eye view of the eastern coastline near Surat Thani before crossing the isthmus.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It provides the best views of the diverse agricultural patterns of central Thailand and the calm waters of the Gulf of Thailand before the final approach.
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Get eSIMs for ThailandDistance: 1,951 km (1,212 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 36 min
Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Arrival: HKT (8.1132, 98.316902)
Route Type: International
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