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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides the most diverse landscape views, including the massive Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia and the dense mountain ranges along the Thai-Myanmar border.

Right Side Highlights
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Ho Chi Minh City Skyline

A panoramic view of Vietnam's largest city and the Saigon River immediately following departure from Tan Son Nhat.

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Tonle Sap Lake

The largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, visible as a massive body of water in central Cambodia.

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Bangkok Perimeter

In the middle of the flight, you can often see the sprawling urban density of the Bangkok metropolitan area to the north.

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Tenasserim Mountains

Rugged, forest-covered mountain ranges that form the natural border between Thailand and Myanmar.

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Yangon Urban Expansion

Views of the industrial and residential outskirts of Yangon as the aircraft lines up for its final approach.

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Shwedagon Pagoda Glint

If the flight path approaches from the north, look for the golden reflection of Myanmar's most sacred pagoda.

The right side is superior for landmark spotting. For the best chance to see the Shwedagon Pagoda on arrival, try to secure a window seat away from the wing. During sunset flights, this side offers dramatic sky colors over the mountainous border regions.

Left Side Highlights
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Mekong Delta Veins

Aerial view of the intricate network of distributaries and green rice paddies of Southern Vietnam shortly after takeoff.

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Gulf of Thailand Coast

Vistas of the coastline near Sihanoukville and the blue waters of the Gulf as you cross the southern tip of Indochina.

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Gulf of Martaban

The distinct, silty brown waters where the Sittaung River meets the sea, marking the approach into Myanmar.

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Yangon River Delta

The winding river systems and fertile agricultural lands of the lower Irrawaddy Delta during the final descent.

Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind the plane. This side is particularly scenic during the rainy season (May-October) when the Mekong Delta and the Gulf of Martaban appear most vibrant and the water levels are at their peak.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,321 km (821 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min

Departure: SGN (10.8187999725, 106.652000427)

Arrival: RGN (16.907300949099998, 96.1332015991)

Route Type: International

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