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VTE → PNH
Which side of the plane to sit from Wattay International Airport (Vientiane) to Phnom Penh International Airport (Phnom-penh)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic views, including the vast Tonle Sap Lake and the urban sprawl of Phnom Penh against the backdrop of the Mekong-Tonle Sap confluence.
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Thai Borderline
Direct views into Thailand's Isan region as you fly parallel to the border.
Mekong Meanders
The river performs dramatic S-curves through the landscape as it heads toward the delta.
Tonle Sap Lake
The 'Great Lake' of Cambodia, a massive inland sea that changes size dramatically with the seasons.
Floating Villages
Spot the unique stilted and floating communities near the shores of Tonle Sap during descent.
Phnom Penh Skyline
A panoramic view of the Royal Palace and the rapidly growing city center during the final approach.
The right side is essential for seeing Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in SE Asia. For the best experience, fly in the late afternoon to see the sun reflecting off the water. During the wet season (May-Oct), the lake is significantly larger and more impressive.
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Vientiane Cityscape
A final look at the Lao capital and the Patuxai Monument immediately after departure.
Annamite Mountains
Distant views of the rugged mountain range that separates Laos from Vietnam.
Sekong River Confluence
Watch the Sekong and Sesan rivers merge into the Mekong near Stung Treng.
Lao Rice Paddies
Geometric patterns of agriculture stretching across the southern provinces of Laos.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh tropical sun. It provides a better perspective of the dense forests in Eastern Cambodia and the dramatic river networks in the southern Lao panhandle. Watch for the Sekong River confluence near the border.
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Get eSIMs for CambodiaDistance: 757 km (470 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min
Departure: VTE (17.988300323500003, 102.56300354)
Arrival: PNH (11.546600341796877, 104.84400177001952)
Route Type: International
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