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SIN → CNX
Which side of the plane to sit from Singapore Changi Airport (Singapore) to Chiang Mai International Airport (Chiang Mai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic progression of scenery, featuring the Titiwangsa mountain range in Malaysia and a spectacular view of Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest peak, during the final approach into Chiang Mai.
Singapore Cityscape
Aerial views of the Singapore skyline and the busy shipping lanes of the Johor Strait immediately after takeoff.
Strait of Malacca
Ongoing views of the world's busiest shipping channel and the coastal towns of western Peninsular Malaysia.
Titiwangsa Mountains
The rugged, jungle-clad central spine of Malaysia, often visible with mist clinging to the peaks.
Tenasserim Hills
The long mountain chain forming the border between Thailand and Myanmar, offering dense forest views.
Doi Inthanon
Thailand's highest mountain peak, which is a major landmark on the left-hand side during the descent into CNX.
Book a window seat ahead of the wing for the clearest view of the mountains. Morning flights are ideal as the sun is behind you, illuminating the Titiwangsa range and Doi Inthanon perfectly. During the rainy season (June-October), the mountains are exceptionally green but can be obscured by clouds in the afternoon.
Malay East Coast
Distant glimpses of the turquoise waters and white sandy beaches along the eastern coast of Malaysia.
Gulf of Thailand
A vast expanse of blue water with the occasional sighting of oil rigs or fishing fleets.
Greater Bangkok
Depending on the flight path, the sprawling urban carpet of Bangkok and the winding Chao Phraya River may be visible.
Central Plains
The 'Rice Bowl of Asia,' featuring a geometric patchwork of lush green or golden rice paddies.
Northern Foothills
The transition from the flat central plains to the rolling hills and valleys of Northern Thailand.
Afternoon flights provide the best light for the Gulf of Thailand and the central plains without direct sun glare. Watch for the distinctive curve of the Chao Phraya River as you pass near Bangkok. If the flight path takes a more easterly route, you might spot the Khao Yai mountain range in the distance.
Distance: 2,013 km (1,251 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 41 min
Departure: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)
Arrival: CNX (18.7667999268, 98.962600708)
Route Type: International
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