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PKZ → REP
Which side of the plane to sit from Pakse International Airport (Pakse) to Siem Reap International Airport (Siem-reap)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of the ancient Wat Phou temple complex shortly after takeoff and provides a superior perspective of the Tonle Sap lake basin and the sacred Phnom Kulen mountain during the approach into Siem Reap.
Wat Phou
Catch a glimpse of the UNESCO-listed 11th-century Khmer Hindu temple complex situated at the base of Mount Phu Kao.
The Mekong River
Follow the winding path of Southeast Asia's greatest river as it carves through the landscape towards the Khone Phapheng Falls.
Phnom Kulen
See the sacred mountain range that served as the capital of the Khmer Empire in the 9th century.
Tonle Sap Lake
Witness the vast expanse of Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake, which changes size dramatically with the seasons.
Look out the window immediately after takeoff from Pakse to spot Wat Phou on the right. During descent into Siem Reap, the right side provides the best angle of the flooded forests and floating villages near the Tonle Sap. Opt for a window seat away from the engine to minimize heat haze in your photos.
Bolaven Plateau
View the edge of the lush, high-altitude coffee-growing region known for its dramatic waterfalls.
Dong Hua Sao
Fly over the dense tropical evergreen forests of this National Protected Area in Southern Laos.
Mekong Tributaries
Observe the intricate network of the Sekong and Srepok rivers as they converge near the Cambodian border.
Northern Cambodian Plains
A tapestry of seasonal rice paddies and rural villages characteristic of the Preah Vihear province.
Sit behind the wing for unobstructed views of the Bolaven Plateau's escarpment. During the monsoon season (May to October), the greenery is intense, and the rivers are swollen, making the landscape much more vibrant. Early morning flights provide the softest light for photographing the forest canopy.
Distance: 286 km (178 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 29 min
Departure: PKZ (15.132100105285645, 105.78099822998048)
Arrival: REP (13.410699844400003, 103.81300354)
Route Type: International
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