While takeoff offers good mountain views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic scenery: Mount Agung's iconic volcanic cone and the Bali Strait crossing are more visually distinctive than the northern Thai highlands. Left seats capture the flight's most memorable geographic features.
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Flight Path
Chiang Mai to Denpasar is 2,199 miles (3,538 km), a flight of about 4 hours 50 minutes.
Salween River valley (Myanmar-Thailand border region), Andaman Sea coastline near Phang Nga, Phuket island, Strait of Malacca approaches, transition from Thai highlands to Indonesian archipelago with numerous small islands visible in the Andaman Sea and Sunda Strait
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CNX
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Doi Luang mountain range and the Ping River valley as the aircraft climbs northeastward from CNX. The terrain rises dramatically to the right, providing clear sightlines of the northern Thai highlands.
Landing at DPS
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during descent into DPS. The aircraft approaches from the north, and left-side passengers see Mount Agung (Bali's highest volcano at 3,142m) and the Bali Strait separating Bali from Lombok. The volcanic landscape and coastal approach are visually striking.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chiang Mai to Denpasar. While takeoff offers good mountain views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic scenery: Mount Agung's iconic volcanic cone and the Bali Strait crossing are more visually distinctive than the northern Thai highlands. Left seats capture the flight's most memorable geographic features.
What can I see during takeoff from Chiang Mai International Airport in Chiang Mai?
During takeoff from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Doi Luang mountain range and the Ping River valley as the aircraft climbs northeastward from CNX. The terrain rises dramatically to the right, providing clear sightlines of the northern Thai highlands. Notable sights include: Doi Luang (2,175m peak visible on horizon), Ping River winding through valley below, Chiang Mai city grid receding westward, forested ridgelines of northern Thailand.
What can I see when landing at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar?
When landing at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into DPS. The aircraft approaches from the north, and left-side passengers see Mount Agung (Bali's highest volcano at 3,142m) and the Bali Strait separating Bali from Lombok. The volcanic landscape and coastal approach are visually striking. Notable sights include: Mount Agung volcano (3,142m, often cloud-capped), Bali Strait with Lombok island visible across the water, Denpasar city and coastal plains, terraced rice paddies of central Bali.
How long is the flight from Chiang Mai to Denpasar?
The flight from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) takes about 4 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,199 miles (3,538 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Chiang Mai to Denpasar flight path pass over?
Salween River valley (Myanmar-Thailand border region), Andaman Sea coastline near Phang Nga, Phuket island, Strait of Malacca approaches, transition from Thai highlands to Indonesian archipelago with numerous small islands visible in the Andaman Sea and Sunda Strait