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RGN → KMG
Which side of the plane to sit from Yangon International Airport (Yangon) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the dramatic river gorges where the Salween and Mekong rivers slice through the rugged Hengduan Mountains as you cross into China.
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Bago Yoma Mountains
Rolling forested ridges north of Yangon visible shortly after takeoff.
Salween River Gorge
A deep, dramatic limestone canyon where the Thanlwin River flows from the Tibetan Plateau.
Mekong River (Lancang)
Stunning views of the upper Mekong as it winds through the narrow valleys of western Yunnan.
Hengduan Mountains
Sharp, high-altitude mountain ridges that define the border region between Myanmar and China.
Yunnan Highlands
Dense alpine forests and high-altitude plateaus as the flight approaches Kunming.
Morning flights are ideal to avoid the harsh afternoon sun glare when looking west. Keep a close watch approximately 45-60 minutes into the flight for the deep river valleys. In winter, these peaks may be dusted with snow, providing excellent contrast for photography.
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Yangon Cityscape
Aerial views of the Shwedagon Pagoda's golden spire and the city's urban sprawl during departure.
Shan Plateau
The elevated landscape of eastern Myanmar featuring diverse agricultural patterns and karst formations.
Dianchi Lake
A massive freshwater lake south of Kunming, known as the 'Sparkling Pearl' of the plateau.
Kunming Skyline
The rapidly developing high-rise architecture of the 'Spring City' visible during the final descent.
Kunming Changshui Approach
Views of the massive, distinctive 'golden' terminal building of one of China's largest airports.
Sit on the right for the best views of Dianchi Lake during the approach into Kunming, especially if landing from the south. Afternoon flights provide excellent lighting for the golden tones of Yangon's pagodas and the red-soiled agricultural fields of the Shan State.
Book Hotels in KunmingDistance: 1,152 km (716 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: RGN (16.907300949099998, 96.1332015991)
Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Route Type: International
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