While landing offers good views, the takeoff from Bali provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery with Mount Agung and the volcanic landscape. The northwestward flight path over the Java Sea offers limited notable features in the midpoint, making the Bali departure the scenic highlight of this route.
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Flight Path
Denpasar to Chiang Mai is 2,199 miles (3,538 km), a flight of about 4 hours 50 minutes.
Java Sea (open water with minimal surface features), scattered small islands of the Sunda Strait region at lower altitudes, transition from tropical island terrain to mainland Southeast Asian geography, occasional fishing vessel activity visible at lower altitudes
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DPS
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of Mount Agung and the volcanic ridge system of eastern Bali during the initial climb-out. The aircraft departs northwestward, and right-side windows face the dramatic terrain immediately after takeoff.
Landing at CNX
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views of the Ping River valley and the mountainous terrain surrounding Chiang Mai during descent. The aircraft approaches from the south-southeast, and left-side windows face the river system and northern Thai highlands that define the approach corridor.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denpasar to Chiang Mai. While landing offers good views, the takeoff from Bali provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery with Mount Agung and the volcanic landscape. The northwestward flight path over the Java Sea offers limited notable features in the midpoint, making the Bali departure the scenic highlight of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar?
During takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Mount Agung and the volcanic ridge system of eastern Bali during the initial climb-out. The aircraft departs northwestward, and right-side windows face the dramatic terrain immediately after takeoff. Notable sights include: Mount Agung (3,142 m active volcano), Bali's central volcanic ridge, Lombok Strait to the northeast, terraced rice paddies of central Bali.
What can I see when landing at Chiang Mai International Airport in Chiang Mai?
When landing at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Ping River valley and the mountainous terrain surrounding Chiang Mai during descent. The aircraft approaches from the south-southeast, and left-side windows face the river system and northern Thai highlands that define the approach corridor. Notable sights include: Ping River and its valley system, northern Thai mountain ranges (Doi Luang massif region), Chiang Mai city sprawl, agricultural plains of the Chiang Mai basin.
How long is the flight from Denpasar to Chiang Mai?
The flight from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 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 Denpasar to Chiang Mai flight path pass over?
Java Sea (open water with minimal surface features), scattered small islands of the Sunda Strait region at lower altitudes, transition from tropical island terrain to mainland Southeast Asian geography, occasional fishing vessel activity visible at lower altitudes