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RGN → CNX
Which side of the plane to sit from Yangon International Airport (Yangon) to Chiang Mai International Airport (Chiang Mai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the coastal transition near the Gulf of Martaban and provides an expansive view of the Chiang Mai valley and the Ping River during the final descent.
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Gulf of Martaban
Stunning views of the shallow, turquoise and brown silt-laden waters where the sea meets the delta.
Mawlamyine Coastline
The historic port city and the impressive bridges spanning the mouth of the Salween River.
Bilauktuang Range
Dense tropical rainforest canopies and sharp ridges visible as the flight crosses into Thailand.
Chiang Mai Valley
A bird's-eye view of the urban sprawl, the Ping River, and the surrounding moat of the Old City.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights, as the light reflects beautifully off the rivers. During the descent into CNX, the plane often banks in a way that gives right-side passengers a panoramic view of the city's temples and the base of Doi Suthep mountain.
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Shwedagon Pagoda
An iconic glimpse of the massive golden stupa rising above Yangon's skyline shortly after takeoff.
Sittaung River
Observation of the wide, meandering river as it flows through the fertile plains of lower Burma.
Dawna Range
Dramatic views of the rugged, forested mountain ridges that define the border region between the two nations.
Shan Plateaus
The undulating limestone landscapes and deep valleys characteristic of the northern Myanmar highlands.
Choose this side for morning departures to keep the sun behind you. Look out early after takeoff for the golden glint of pagodas across the Bago region. During monsoon season (June-October), this side often catches dramatic cloud formations over the mountains.
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Get eSIMs for ThailandDistance: 364 km (226 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: RGN (16.907300949099998, 96.1332015991)
Arrival: CNX (18.7667999268, 98.962600708)
Route Type: International
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