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THL → KET
Which side of the plane to sit from Tachileik Airport (Tachilek) to Kengtung Airport (Kengtung)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the high mountain ridges separating Myanmar from Laos and Thailand, along with a perspective of the Mekong River basin and the Golden Triangle confluence shortly after takeoff.
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Golden Triangle Perspective
The geographic meeting point of Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand visible during the initial climb.
Mekong River Basin
A distant view of the mighty Mekong River forming the border to the east.
Loi Pangna Range
Dramatic mountain peaks that form the backbone of the eastern Shan State.
Kengtung Valley Entrance
The scenic descent into the broad, fertile basin surrounded by mountains where Kengtung is situated.
Sit on the right for the best approach views into Kengtung. This flight is very short (approx. 35 minutes), so keep your window shade up and camera ready from the moment of takeoff. Morning flights provide the clearest air, as agricultural haze can obscure the Mekong in the afternoons.
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Tachileik Cityscape
Aerial view of the bustling border town and the bridge connecting Myanmar to Mae Sai, Thailand.
Nam Lwe River
The sinuous path of the river as it winds through deep limestone valleys of the Shan Plateau.
Teak Forests
Expansive views of the dense, tropical hardwood canopies covering the rugged western ridges.
Terraced Hillside Farms
Intricate patterns of high-altitude agriculture practiced by local ethnic communities on steep slopes.
Look for the sharp contrast between the urban development in Tachileik and the sudden rise of the wilderness. This side is better during late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun.
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Get eSIMs for BurmaDistance: 96 km (60 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 min
Departure: THL (20.483800888061523, 99.9354019165039)
Arrival: KET (21.30159950256348, 99.63600158691406)
Route Type: Domestic
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