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KTM → KMG
Which side of the plane to sit from Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic peaks of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga.
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Mount Everest & Lhotse
Approximately 15-20 minutes after takeoff from Kathmandu, the world's highest peak dominates the horizon.
Makalu & Kanchenjunga
Stunning views of the 5th and 3rd highest mountains as the flight path continues eastward.
Tibetan Plateau
The stark, high-altitude desert of the 'Roof of the World' stretches northward into the horizon.
Yarlung Tsangpo River
The upper reaches of the Brahmaputra River winding through deep Tibetan valleys.
Namcha Barwa
The sharp, dramatic peak that marks the easternmost point of the Himalayan range.
Book a window seat on the left (A in most configurations). Mountain visibility is highest on early morning flights (before 10:00 AM) before convective clouds obscure the peaks. Have your camera ready within minutes of takeoff, as the Everest massif appears very quickly.
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Kathmandu Valley
A full aerial view of the historic city and the surrounding terraced hills immediately after departure.
Brahmaputra River Basin
Expansive views of the river plains where the mountains meet the Indian subcontinent.
Gaoligong Mountains
Dense, subtropical forested ridges as the flight enters the Hengduan Mountains of Yunnan.
Yunnan Terraces
Intricate agricultural patterns on the hillsides during the descent into Kunming.
While less dramatic than the left, the right side is better for sunset views during late afternoon flights. It offers better views of the lush, lower-altitude river valleys of Myanmar and Western Yunnan as you approach the destination.
Book Hotels in KunmingDistance: 1,772 km (1,101 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 22 min
Departure: KTM (27.6966, 85.3591)
Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Route Type: International
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