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Our Recommendation
8.4

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Lancang (Mekong) River gorges and the sprawling urban landscape of Kunming, alongside more consistent views of the high-altitude karst formations of the Guizhou plateau.

Left Side Highlights
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Shan Plateau

High-altitude ridges and deep valleys of Eastern Myanmar characterized by dense tropical forests.

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Mekong River Gorges

The dramatic crossing of the Lancang River as it carves through the steep mountains of Yunnan Province.

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Kunming & Dianchi Lake

A clear view of the 'City of Eternal Spring' and the massive freshwater lake adjacent to it.

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Guizhou Karst

Extensive clusters of limestone peaks and sinkholes unique to the South China Karst topography.

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Guangzhou Northern Outskirts

The dense urban transition from the mountains into the heavily developed Pearl River Delta region.

Book a window seat ahead of the wing for unobstructed views of the Yunnan mountain ranges. Afternoon flights are ideal for the left side as the sun will be behind you or overhead, highlighting the textures of the Guizhou karst landscape without glare. Look for the distinct change from the red soils of Yunnan to the lush greens of Guangdong.

Right Side Highlights
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Salween River

The winding path of the Salween (Thanlwin) River cutting through the Myanmar-China border region.

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Ailao Mountains

A massive mountain range in Yunnan known for its biodiversity and high ridges.

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Red River Valley

The upper reaches of the Yuan River flowing toward Vietnam, flanked by terraced agricultural lands.

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Nanling Mountains

The final major mountain barrier before descending into the flat plains of Guangdong.

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Pearl River Delta Approach

Views of the sprawling metropolis and the intricate network of river branches during the descent into CAN.

The right side is perfect for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. During the descent, keep a close eye out for the vast industrial clusters of Foshan and the Pearl River. If the flight path approaches from the south, you may see the Canton Tower in the distance. Seasonal smoke from agricultural burning in Myanmar (Feb-April) may obscure lower views shortly after takeoff.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,930 km (1,199 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min

Departure: RGN (16.907300949099998, 96.1332015991)

Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)

Route Type: International

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