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LPQ → JHG
Which side of the plane to sit from Luang Phabang International Airport (Luang Prabang) to Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport (Jinghonggasa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Mekong River snaking through the jagged karst topography of Northern Laos and provides a superior angle for the approach into the lush valley of Xishuangbanna.
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Mekong River Bend
Witness the dramatic curves of the mighty Mekong River as it carves through the deep green valleys shortly after takeoff from Luang Prabang.
Northern Lao Highlands
Rugged, mist-covered limestone mountains and dense tropical rainforests characteristic of the Oudomxay and Phongsaly provinces.
Jinghong Skyline
A clear view of the rapidly developing city of Jinghong and its distinctive Dai-style architecture as you descend into China.
Lancang River Crossings
Spot the numerous bridges connecting the new and old parts of Jinghong as the flight aligns with the runway.
Book a window seat in the front or rear of the cabin to avoid wing obstruction. Morning flights (08:00–10:00) are ideal to catch the sun illuminating the Mekong valley without the heavy afternoon tropical haze. During monsoon season (June–October), early flights are less likely to encounter cloud cover over the peaks.
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Nam Ha Conservation Area
Vast stretches of untouched primary rainforest and biodiversity hotspots along the Lao-Chinese border region.
Lao-China Railway
Look for the impressive viaducts and tunnel entrances of the newly constructed high-speed railway cutting through the mountains.
Tea Plantations
As you enter Yunnan province, notice the terraced tea plantations that drape the hillsides around the Mengla area.
The right side is best for observing the massive infrastructure projects connecting Laos and China. In the late afternoon, this side remains in the shade, which is better for photography as it avoids the glare of the setting sun over the high-altitude terrain.
Book Hotels in JinghonggasaDistance: 273 km (170 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 27 min
Departure: LPQ (19.897300720214844, 102.16100311279295)
Arrival: JHG (21.973899841308594, 100.76000213623048)
Route Type: International
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