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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side offers a dramatic cross-section of Asian geography, featuring the vast Gobi Desert, the towering Qinling range, and the spectacular snowy ridges of the eastern Tibetan Plateau edges.

Right Side Highlights
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Bogd Khan Mountain

The sacred, forested mountain massif located immediately south of Ulan Bator.

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Gobi Desert Dunes

Vast expanses of orange sand dunes and rocky formations along the Mongolia-China border.

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Qinling Range

The massive mountain range that serves as the natural boundary between North and South China.

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Hengduan Mountains

Breathtaking views of glaciated peaks on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.

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Chao Phraya River

The winding, silver ribbon of the Chao Phraya River snaking through the plains towards Bangkok.

For the best photography, sit on the right side to capture the Gobi and the snow-capped peaks of Yunnan. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for the Thai central plains. Keep your camera ready during the descent into BKK for views of the winding river and the Gulf of Thailand in the distance.

Left Side Highlights
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Ulan Bator Skyline

A birds-eye view of the Mongolian capital and the Tuul River shortly after takeoff.

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Loess Plateau

Unique eroded silt landscapes and intricate terraced farming in central China.

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Central China Urban Sprawl

The massive, glittering night lights of the Chengdu and Chongqing metropolitan areas.

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Upper Mekong Valley

The winding path of the Mekong River as it carves through the Yunnan mountains.

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Khao Yai National Park

Dense tropical forests and rolling hills as the flight enters central Thailand.

Choose the left side for morning flights to see the Gobi illuminated by the sunrise without glare. If flying at night, this side offers incredible views of China's mega-cities. Watch for the dramatic change from arid desert to lush tropical greenery as you cross into Southeast Asia.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,839 km (2,385 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 31 min

Departure: ULN (47.843102, 106.766998)

Arrival: BKK (13.681099891662598, 100.74700164794922)

Route Type: International

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