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KWE → HKT
Which side of the plane to sit from Longdongbao Airport (Guiyang) to Phuket International Airport (Phuket)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic karst landscapes of Guizhou early in the flight and the world-famous limestone pillars of Phang Nga Bay during the descent into Phuket.
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Guizhou Karst Peaks
Surreal clusters of conical limestone hills and hidden valleys visible shortly after departure from Guiyang.
The Mekong River
A view of the mighty Mekong as it snakes through the dense tropical forests of Laos and Northern Thailand.
Bangkok Outskirts
Distant views of the sprawling urban landscape of central Thailand and the upper Gulf of Thailand.
Phang Nga Bay
The highlight of the trip, featuring emerald green waters and iconic limestone towers rising vertically from the sea.
For the most scenic arrival, the left side is essential for viewing Phang Nga Bay when the plane approaches HKT from the east. Mid-morning flights offer the best lighting without the harsh glare found on the right side. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing.
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Yunnan Highlands
The rugged, high-altitude terrain of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau offering dramatic mountain ridges.
Khao Sok National Park
Aerial views of one of the world's oldest evergreen rainforests and the stunning Cheow Lan Lake.
Phuket West Coast
A clear view of the island's famous beaches like Bang Tao and Surin just before touchdown if landing from the west.
Andaman Sunset
On late afternoon flights, this side offers breathtaking views of the sun setting over the open Andaman Sea.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the water. If the wind dictates a westward landing (Runway 27), you will see the turquoise shoreline of Phuket right before the wheels hit the tarmac. Check the weather; clear skies over the Isthmus of Kra reveal beautiful coastal geography.
Book Hotels in PhuketDistance: 2,236 km (1,389 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 59 min
Departure: KWE (26.53849983215332, 106.8010025024414)
Arrival: HKT (8.1132, 98.316902)
Route Type: International
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