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TPE → PNH
Which side of the plane to sit from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Taipei) to Phnom Penh International Airport (Phnom-penh)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic takeoff from Taipei over Taiwan's Central Mountain Range and provides the iconic aerial view of the Mekong River confluence during the final approach into Phnom Penh.
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Central Mountain Range
Breathtaking views of Taiwan's rugged interior peaks shortly after departure from TPE.
Da Nang Coastline
Scenic vistas of the Central Vietnamese coast and the Son Tra Peninsula.
Paracel Islands
Tiny coral atolls and turquoise reefs visible in the middle of the South China Sea.
Mekong River Confluence
The dramatic meeting of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers right before landing.
Royal Palace
A glimpse of the gold-roofed Royal Palace complex as the plane aligns with PNH runway.
Book an afternoon flight to keep the sun on the opposite side of the aircraft. This side is crucial for the descent, as most flight paths into PNH pass directly over the city center, offering views of the Independence Monument and the riverfront. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing.
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Penghu Archipelago
A cluster of volcanic islands in the Taiwan Strait visible early in the flight.
Hainan Island
The tropical coastline of southern China, often visible during the mid-flight cruise.
Annamite Range
Dense, misty rainforests and ridges along the border of Vietnam and Laos.
Tonle Sap Lake
The vast expanse of Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake visible to the northwest during descent.
Ideal for morning flights to avoid the glare of the eastern sun. On clear days, you can spot the unique red-soil plateaus of the Vietnamese Central Highlands. During the wet season (May-Oct), this side provides a better view of the massive expansion of the Tonle Sap Lake ecosystem.
Book Hotels in Phnom-penhDistance: 2,288 km (1,422 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 3 min
Departure: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)
Arrival: PNH (11.546600341796877, 104.84400177001952)
Route Type: International
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