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Our Recommendation
8.5

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.

Right Side Highlights
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Wat Phou

Catch a glimpse of the UNESCO-listed 11th-century Khmer Hindu temple complex situated at the base of Mount Phu Kao.

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The Mekong River

Follow the winding path of Southeast Asia's greatest river as it carves through the landscape towards the Khone Phapheng Falls.

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Phnom Kulen

See the sacred mountain range that served as the capital of the Khmer Empire in the 9th century.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
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Bolaven Plateau

View the edge of the lush, high-altitude coffee-growing region known for its dramatic waterfalls.

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Dong Hua Sao

Fly over the dense tropical evergreen forests of this National Protected Area in Southern Laos.

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Mekong Tributaries

Observe the intricate network of the Sekong and Srepok rivers as they converge near the Cambodian border.

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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.

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Route Information

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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