VTE → XKH

Vientiane Landmark View

Aerial view of the Patuxai Monument and Pha That Luang stupa shortly after departing VTE.

Nam Ngum Reservoir

The massive 'sea of Laos' with its hundreds of small islands visible during the first half of the flight.

Phou Bia Summit

The highest peak in Laos, often shrouded in mist, visible as the aircraft cruises north.

Annamite Cloud Forests

Dense, prehistoric-looking evergreen forests covering the steep ridges near Xieng Khouang.

Mekong River Bend

Dramatic views of the Mekong River forming the border with Thailand immediately after takeoff.

Xaysomboun Mountains

Aerial perspective of the rugged, limestone-heavy terrain of the Xaysomboun province.

Remote Hillside Villages

Small clusters of ethnic minority villages perched on steep mountain ridges during mid-flight.

Phonsavan Approach

The landscape flattens into the plateau of the Plain of Jars as the aircraft prepares for landing.