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XIY → DMK
Which side of the plane to sit from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (Xi'an) to Don Mueang International Airport (Bangkok)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the highest Qinling peaks and the distant snow-capped mountains of the Yunnan-Tibet border, followed by a premier entry view of Bangkok.
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Mount Taibai
The dramatic 3,767m peak of the Qinling Range, often dusted with snow.
Hengduan Mountains
Distant glimpses of snow-capped peaks towards the Tibetan plateau on clear days.
Red Soil Plateau
The striking iron-rich red earth and deep river canyons of Yunnan Province.
Golden Triangle
The historic meeting point of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar along the Mekong.
Bangkok Urban Heart
The winding Chao Phraya River and skyscrapers of the Sukhumvit area on final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Thai highlands. During descent into DMK, this side typically faces the city center, offering views of the Grand Palace and the river loops if the flight path approaches from the north.
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Qinling Slopes
Lush green ridges that form the natural boundary between northern and southern China.
Chongqing Skyline
The dense, vertical architecture of the mountain city and the Yangtze River.
Guizhou Karst
The surreal, cone-shaped limestone mountains characteristic of southwestern China.
Mekong River
Aerial views of the massive river as it enters the Southeast Asian mainland.
Thai Rice Paddies
A patchwork of vibrant green fields spanning the central plains near Bangkok.
Choose a morning flight for the best lighting over the Sichuan Basin. Keep a close eye on the window about 60 minutes into the flight for the best karst topography views. On arrival, this side offers views of the eastern suburbs of Bangkok.
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Get eSIMs for ThailandDistance: 2,426 km (1,507 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 14 min
Departure: XIY (34.447102, 108.751999)
Arrival: DMK (13.9125995636, 100.607002258)
Route Type: International
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