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ALA → SGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Almaty Airport (Alma-ata) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual experience, starting with an immediate, dramatic view of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains upon takeoff from Almaty and concluding with the sprawling Mekong Delta and the urban landscape of Ho Chi Minh City.
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Trans-Ili Alatau
Spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Tian Shan range immediately visible after departing Almaty.
Tibetan Plateau
The 'Roof of the World' featuring high-altitude alpine lakes and rugged, desolate terrain.
Mekong River
The winding 'Mother of Water' as it carves through the landscape of Indochina.
Mekong Delta
A patchwork of rice paddies and intricate canal networks just before landing at SGN.
Ho Chi Minh City Skyline
Detailed views of the city's landmarks including Landmark 81 and the Bitexco Tower on the final approach.
The right side is the 'photographer's choice' for this route. Sit here for the best views of the high Himalayas in the far distance during the middle segment of the flight. For the landing at SGN, the right side usually provides a better view of the city center if the plane approaches from the north.
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Taklamakan Desert
The vast, golden dunes of the Tarim Basin are visible as the flight path skirts the eastern edges of the desert.
Qilian Mountains
Glaciated peaks and high-altitude ridges forming the northern boundary of the Tibetan Plateau.
Kunming Suburbs
The urban expansion of Yunnan's capital city may be visible during the transition into Southeast Asia.
Annamite Range
Dense, cloud-covered tropical forests along the border between Laos and Vietnam.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. It provides a unique perspective of the vast transition from Central Asian deserts to the humid tropics of Vietnam. Keep an eye out for the distinct shift in vegetation colors from beige to deep green.
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Get eSIMs for VietnamDistance: 4,606 km (2,862 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 25 min
Departure: ALA (43.35210037231445, 77.04049682617188)
Arrival: SGN (10.8187999725, 106.652000427)
Route Type: International
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