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Which side of the plane to sit from Dawei Airport (Dawei) to Yangon International Airport (Yangon)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of Myanmar's complex geography, featuring the Bilauktuang mountain range, the historic city of Mawlamyine, and the dramatic winding curves of the Sittaung River.

Right Side Highlights
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Tenasserim Hills

The dense, evergreen mountain range forming the border between Myanmar and Thailand.

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Mawlamyine & Salween River

The spectacular sight of the Salween (Thanlwin) River meeting the sea near the city of Mawlamyine.

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Sittaung River Bends

The mesmerizing, extreme serpentine curves of the Sittaung River, famous for its powerful tidal bores.

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Bago Rice Paddies

A patchwork of vibrant green or golden rice fields stretching across the flat delta plains.

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Yangon Urban Sprawl

As the plane turns for the final approach, you can often catch glimpses of the city's expanding outskirts.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun illuminates the mountains and rivers to the east. Look specifically for the Sittaung River about mid-flight; its unique shape is one of the most recognizable geographic features from the air in Southeast Asia.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Maungmagan Beach

Aerial view of the popular shoreline and crystal-clear waters just north of Dawei shortly after takeoff.

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Andaman Coastline

Continuous views of the rugged Tanintharyi coast where jungle-covered hills meet the sea.

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Gulf of Martaban

The transition from deep blue to silty brown water as the flight crosses the massive gulf.

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Thilawa Port

View of Myanmar's largest industrial port complex and the mouth of the Yangon River during descent.

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Twante Canal

The artificial waterway cutting through the delta landscape as the plane lines up with the runway.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the glare of the eastern sun. It is the best side for viewing the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea. During monsoon season, keep an eye out for the dramatic cloud formations building over the ocean.

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Route Information

Distance: 383 km (238 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 38 min

Departure: TVY (14.103899955749512, 98.20359802246094)

Arrival: RGN (16.907300949099998, 96.1332015991)

Route Type: Domestic

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