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RGN → NNG
Which side of the plane to sit from Yangon International Airport (Yangon) to Nanning Wuxu Airport (Nanning)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the iconic Mekong River crossing and the breathtaking limestone karst towers characteristic of the Guangxi region upon descent.
Yangon Urban Sprawl
Aerial view of Myanmar's largest city and the winding Yangon River during the initial climb phase.
Mekong River
The legendary river winding through the Golden Triangle region where Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand meet.
Northern Laos Highlands
Dramatic mountain ridges and remote valleys of the Luang Namtha province during the mid-flight segment.
Guangxi Karst Formations
Spectacular limestone towers and peaks that define the landscape as you enter southern Chinese airspace.
Nanning Green City
The modern skyline of Nanning, known as China's Green City, nestled among forested hills.
Essential for the approach into Nanning. The karst landscape is most prominent 20-30 minutes before landing. Choose this side for mid-morning flights to enjoy the best natural lighting on the Mekong. Be prepared for potentially bumpy air when crossing the mountain ranges of the Laos-China border.
Shan Plateau
The rugged and folded mountain ranges of eastern Myanmar's Shan State seen shortly after departure.
Thanlwin River
Views of the Salween River as it carves deep, narrow gorges through the high-altitude highlands.
Yunnan Border Peaks
The high-altitude southern edge of the Hengduan Mountains visible along the China-Myanmar border.
Nam Ha Forest
Lush, dense tropical rainforests of northern Laos's protected wilderness areas from a high cruising altitude.
Optimal for seeing the rugged Shan Plateau. For morning flights, this side remains in the shade, which significantly reduces window glare for photography of the deep Salween River gorges. Watch for the dramatic change from the flat Irrawaddy basin to the high peaks within the first 30 minutes.
Distance: 1,409 km (876 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 53 min
Departure: RGN (16.907300949099998, 96.1332015991)
Arrival: NNG (22.60829925537109, 108.1719970703125)
Route Type: International
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