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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the rugged Annamite Range, the winding Mekong River, and the unique geography of Hainan Island and Tonlé Sap.

Right Side Highlights
8.2
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Hainan Island

Clear views of the northern tip of Hainan Province and the Qiongzhou Strait separating it from the mainland.

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Annamite Range

The striking peaks of the Truong Son mountains that form the natural border between Vietnam and Laos.

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Mekong River

The massive, silt-heavy Mekong snaking through the landscape, serving as a vital artery for Southeast Asia.

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Tonlé Sap

The 'Great Lake' of Cambodia, which changes significantly in size depending on the monsoon season.

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Chao Phraya Delta

A geometric patchwork of rice paddies and irrigation canals that define the fertile plains surrounding Bangkok.

The right side is superior for geological diversity. To see the Mekong and Tonlé Sap, check your map roughly 45 minutes before landing. In the rainy season (June-October), the green of the rice paddies on the approach to Bangkok is incredibly vibrant. Afternoon flights may experience some sun glare, so keep the window shade partially down if necessary.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Pearl River Delta

Aerial view of the massive urban sprawl of Shenzhen and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge shortly after takeoff.

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South China Sea

Vast turquoise waters dotted with cargo ships and the occasional coral atoll during the mid-flight cruise.

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Da Nang Coastline

Dramatic views of the Son Tra Peninsula and the white sand beaches of central Vietnam as the plane enters Indochina.

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Central Highlands

Lush tropical forests and misty ridges of the Vietnamese and Laotian border regions.

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Gulf of Thailand

The sparkling coastline of Samut Prakan and the busy shipping lanes entering the mouth of the Chao Phraya River.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the afternoon sun. On departure from SZX, the left side usually gets a better view of the Hong Kong skyline if the plane turns south immediately. During the descent into BKK, look for the colorful industrial ports along the Thai coast.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,700 km (1,056 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 16 min

Departure: SZX (22.639299392700195, 113.81099700927734)

Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)

Route Type: International

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