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Which side of the plane to sit from Yangon International Airport (Yangon) to Dawei Airport (Dawei)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a spectacular vantage point for viewing the rugged Tanintharyi mountain range and the intricate river deltas along the eastern coastline.

Left Side Highlights
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Yangon Outskirts

Aerial view of the sprawling suburbs and the Bago River immediately after departure.

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Salween River Delta

The massive mouth of the Salween River near Mawlamyine where fresh water meets the Andaman Sea.

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Tanintharyi Mountains

Dense, evergreen-covered mountain ranges that form the natural border between Myanmar and Thailand.

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Rural Landscapes

A patchwork of tropical forests and small agricultural settlements nestled in the valleys.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and get the best contrast on the mountains. Look out for the massive golden pagodas dotting the hills near Mawlamyine about 20-30 minutes into the flight.

Right Side Highlights
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Gulf of Martaban

Observe the unique, swirling sediment plumes in the shallow, silt-heavy waters of the gulf.

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Andaman Coastline

Unspoiled white sand beaches and rocky coves as the plane tracks south toward Dawei.

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Coastal Archipelagos

Small, uninhabited islands and fishing villages scattered along the coastline near Ye.

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Dawei Peninsula

The final approach offers views of the fishing fleets and the long, thin strip of land protecting the bay.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Andaman Sea. Watch for the 'color line' where the muddy river water abruptly transitions into the deep blue of the open ocean.

Top Activities in Dawei
Route Information

Distance: 383 km (238 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 38 min

Departure: RGN (16.907300949099998, 96.1332015991)

Arrival: TVY (14.103899955749512, 98.20359802246094)

Route Type: Domestic

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