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THL → RGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Tachileik Airport (Tachilek) to Yangon International Airport (Yangon)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more comprehensive view of Myanmar's diverse topography, including the transition from the Shan Hills to the Sittang Valley and the iconic urban sprawl of Yangon featuring the Shwedagon Pagoda on final approach.
Inner Shan Highlands
Endless waves of green peaks and high-altitude agricultural patchwork fields.
Inle Lake Distance
On clear days, the expansive wetlands of the Inle region are visible to the northwest.
Sittang River Valley
The dramatic transition from high mountains to the flat, fertile central lowlands.
Bago Yoma Range
The central forested mountain range that divides the Irrawaddy and Sittang basins.
Yangon Urban Sprawl
A bird's-eye view of the city's growth, interspersed with countless small golden pagodas.
Shwedagon Pagoda
The massive, gold-plated spire is often visible as a shimmering landmark during the descent.
This is the 'Golden Side' for late afternoon flights, as the setting sun illuminates the pagodas. Keep your camera ready during the final 10 minutes of flight to catch the Shwedagon Pagoda's glint among the trees.
Shan Plateau Ridges
Dramatic limestone karst formations and deep valleys near the Thai-Myanmar border.
Thanlwin River Gorges
Aerial views of the Salween River as it carves through steep mountain canyons.
Kayah State Forests
Dense, rugged teak forests and remote hill-tribe settlements visible in the wilderness.
Lawpita Hydroelectric Site
Massive infrastructure and reservoirs nestled within the mountainous terrain.
Gulf of Martaban
Distant views of the shimmering Andaman Sea as the flight turns toward the delta.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the tropical sun. During the dry season (November to April), the Thanlwin River appears strikingly turquoise against the brown hills.
Distance: 564 km (350 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: THL (20.483800888061523, 99.9354019165039)
Arrival: RGN (16.907300949099998, 96.1332015991)
Route Type: Domestic
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