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NYU â RGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Bagan Airport (Bagan) to Yangon International Airport (Yangon)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a consistent and mesmerizing view of the Irrawaddy River, tracking its course through the heart of Myanmar down to the fertile delta.
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Irrawaddy River
Follow the winding path of Myanmar's most important commercial waterway for the majority of the flight.
Magway Pagodas
Look for the Mya Thalun Pagoda situated on the riverbank, reflecting sunlight from its golden surface.
Agricultural Patchwork
The arid landscape of Bagan transforms into a mosaic of green and yellow rice paddies in the delta.
River Vessels
High altitude views of cargo barges and traditional wooden boats navigating the river's shifting sandbanks.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to capture the golden hour reflections on the river. The view of the Irrawaddy Delta's intricate water channels is particularly vivid during the monsoon and post-monsoon seasons when the vegetation is lush.
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Mount Popa
The dramatic volcanic plug topped with golden temples is visible on the left shortly after takeoff.
Bago Yoma Range
A long stretch of forested hills that parallels the flight path to the east.
Pyu Ancient Cities
Spot the archaeological remains and circular city walls of ancient civilizations near the town of Pyay.
Shwedagon Pagoda
The iconic 99-meter tall golden stupa often glimmers on the horizon during the final descent into Yangon.
The left side is superior for early morning flights to see Mount Popa without looking into the sun. It also offers the best chance to see the Shwedagon Pagoda's golden spire as you enter the Yangon metropolitan area from the north.
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Get eSIMs for BurmaDistance: 492 km (306 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: NYU (21.178800582885746, 94.9301986694336)
Arrival: RGN (16.907300949099998, 96.1332015991)
Route Type: Domestic
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