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REP → LPQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Siem Reap International Airport (Siem-reap) to Luang Phabang International Airport (Luang Prabang)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the Mekong River's winding path through the rugged terrain of northern Laos and offers a better perspective of the dramatic karst mountains during the final approach into Luang Prabang.
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Mekong River Mainstream
Extended views of the massive Mekong River as it snakes through the Indochinese peninsula.
Annamite Range
The high peaks of the mountain chain that forms the natural border between Laos and Vietnam visible in the distance.
Nam Ngum Reservoir
A massive man-made lake north of Vientiane featuring hundreds of tiny islands.
Karst Formations
Iconic, jagged limestone mountains that characterize the stunning landscape of northern Laos.
UNESCO Town View
A bird's eye view of the Luang Prabang peninsula and its golden-roofed temples just before touchdown.
The right side is essential for the scenic 'corkscrew' approach often used to land at LPQ, providing views of the town and the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers. Aim for a window seat away from the wing to capture the verticality of the karst peaks. During the dry season (Nov-Feb), visibility is highest, though early morning fog in the valley is common.
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Tonle Sap Basin
Distant views of Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake shortly after takeoff from Siem Reap.
Preah Vihear Jungles
Dense, uninterrupted tropical forest canopies of northern Cambodia and southern Laos.
Phou Khao Khouay
The rugged slopes of the National Biodiversity Conservation Area as you enter central Laos.
Upper Mekong Turns
Dramatic views of the river cutting through deep valleys as the plane begins its descent.
Luang Prabang Outskirts
Glimpses of local villages and terraced farming on the mountain slopes west of the city.
Sit toward the front to avoid wing obstruction when looking at the Tonle Sap shortly after takeoff. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the glare of the western sun which can be intense over the jungle landscape.
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Get eSIMs for LaosDistance: 742 km (461 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min
Departure: REP (13.410699844400003, 103.81300354)
Arrival: LPQ (19.897300720214844, 102.16100311279295)
Route Type: International
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