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RGN → MYT
Which side of the plane to sit from Yangon International Airport (Yangon) to Myitkyina Airport (Myitkyina)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Shan Plateau escarpment and the rugged mountain terrain of Kachin State as you head north.
Hlawga National Park
A green oasis visible on the northern outskirts of Yangon immediately after departure.
Shan Plateau
The dramatic eastern horizon is dominated by the rising karst topography of the Shan State.
Naypyidaw Architecture
Spot the sprawling, wide-laned layout and massive scale of Myanmar's administrative capital.
Kachin Highlands
Rugged, mountainous terrain that marks the beginning of the Himalayan foothills.
Myitsone Vicinity
As the plane banks for landing, look east for the mountainous origin of the Ayeyarwady River.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct sun. It provides a more interesting topographic contrast between the river valley and the Shan hills. Watch for the massive Uppatasanti Pagoda when passing over the Naypyidaw area.
Shwedagon Pagoda
Catch a golden glint of the iconic stupa shortly after takeoff from Yangon.
Ayeyarwady River
Ongoing views of the nation's primary waterway as it snakes through the central plains.
Bago Yoma Range
Fly parallel to the central forested mountain range known for its teak forests.
Central Dry Zone
Observe the transition from the lush delta into the arid agricultural heartland of Myanmar.
Western Horizon
Excellent views of the sunset over the Rakhine Yoma mountains during evening flights.
Choose the left side for afternoon or evening flights to enjoy the sunset. Keep an eye out for the vast Indawgyi Lake in the distance to the northwest as you approach Myitkyina, though it may be partially obscured by weather.
Distance: 951 km (591 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: RGN (16.907300949099998, 96.1332015991)
Arrival: MYT (25.38360023498535, 97.35189819335938)
Route Type: Domestic
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