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BMV → SGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Buon Ma Thuot Airport (Buonmethuot) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the iconic Lak Lake shortly after takeoff and the most dramatic perspectives of the Ho Chi Minh City skyline, including Landmark 81, during the final approach.
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Dak Lak Coffee Estates
Expansive, neatly organized coffee and pepper plantations covering the basaltic red soil hills around Buon Ma Thuot.
Lak Lake
The largest natural freshwater lake in the region, home to the M'Nong ethnic minority and unique lakeside longhouses.
Cat Tien National Park
Fly over the lush, dense canopy of one of Vietnam's most important biodiversity hotspots and tropical rainforests.
Tri An Reservoir
A vast hydroelectric lake with hundreds of tiny emerald islands scattered across its surface.
Saigon Skyline
Unobstructed views of the central business district, featuring Landmark 81 and the winding Saigon River on the final descent.
Sit on the left (A/B seats) for the best chance to see Lak Lake about 10 minutes after takeoff. For the HCMC approach, these seats typically face the city center. Morning flights (07:00-09:00) provide the best lighting for photography and avoid the common afternoon tropical clouds that obscure the ground.
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Follow the meandering path of the Serepok River as it winds its way toward the Cambodian border.
Volcanic Red Soil
Striking views of the vivid red earth that defines the geology of the Central Highlands plateau.
Annamite Foothills
The rugged transition where the high plateau drops off into the flatter plains of Southern Vietnam.
Rubber Plantations
Massive, geometrically perfect grids of rubber tree forests spanning the Binh Phuoc and Binh Duong provinces.
Thu Dau Mot Sprawl
Witness the rapid industrial and residential expansion of the northern satellite cities of Ho Chi Minh City.
The right side is ideal for seeing the vast rubber estates of Binh Duong. During the rainy season (May to October), choose an early morning flight to avoid the heavy turbulence and cloud cover that builds up over the Highlands by mid-afternoon. If the plane lands from the west, the right side may catch a glimpse of the Mekong Delta fringe in the distance.
Book Hotels in Ho Chi Minh CityDistance: 260 km (162 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 26 min
Departure: BMV (12.668299675, 108.120002747)
Arrival: SGN (10.8187999725, 106.652000427)
Route Type: Domestic
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