Photo: Corto Maltese 1999 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Over 2,000 ancient Buddhist temples spread across the plains of central Myanmar. The temple-dotted landscape along the Irrawaddy River is visible from flights approaching Mandalay and Bagan airports.
55Flight Routes
1 kmClosest Pass
🛕 MonumentType
Routes that pass it55
SYD → ZRH
Both Sides
ZRH → SYD
Both Sides
BKK → PBH
Both Sides
BOM → HAN
Both Sides
HAN → BOM
Both Sides
PBH → BKK
Both Sides
BHX → BKK
Both Sides
BKK → BHX
Both Sides
DAC → AOE
Both Sides
BNE → KTM
Left
KTM → BNE
Right
BKK → MBW
Left
MBW → BKK
Right
MCT → MNL
Right
MNL → MCT
Left
BKK → CPH
Left
BKK → MEL
Left
CPH → BKK
Right
MEL → BKK
Right
BKK → CIT
Right
CIT → BKK
Left
BCN → SGN
Left
DPS → SVO
Left
SGN → BCN
Right
SVO → DPS
Right
DAC → SAW
Right
SAW → DAC
Left
DAC → IST
Right
IST → DAC
Left
SGN → BLQ
Left
BKK → DUB
Left
DUB → BKK
Right
AMS → BKK
Left
BKK → AMS
Right
BKK → LHR
Right
LHR → BKK
Left
BKK → LCY
Right
LCY → BKK
Left
BKK → DME
Left
DME → BKK
Right
BKK → LGW
Right
LGW → BKK
Left
BKK → NCL
Left
NCL → BKK
Right
DUS → BKK
Left
BKK → BRU
Right
BKK → WAW
Right
BRU → BKK
Left
WAW → BKK
Left
ADL → MAN
Right
MAN → ADL
Left
HND → MAA
Left
MAA → HND
Right
HKG → HYD
Right
HYD → HKG
Left
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Bagan Temples from a plane?
Yes — 55 flight routes pass within 60 km of Bagan Temples. The closest routes include Sydney to Zurich, Zurich to Sydney, Bangkok to Paro. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 1 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Bagan Temples?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Bagan Temples: on a Sydney to Zurich flight, visible from both sides; on a Zurich to Sydney flight, visible from both sides; on a Bangkok to Paro flight, visible from both sides.