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Which side of the plane to sit from Buon Ma Thuot Airport (Buonmethuot) to Vinh Airport (Vinh)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side offers the most dramatic views of the rugged Annamite Range (Truong Son Mountains) and the remote, forested border regions between Vietnam and Laos.

Left Side Highlights
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Truong Son Mountains

Fly parallel to the majestic Annamite Range, featuring jagged limestone peaks and dense tropical canopy.

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Dak Lak Highlands

Aerial views of the high-altitude plateau, characterized by vast coffee and rubber plantations immediately after takeoff.

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Ho Chi Minh Highway

Spot the winding mountain roads that snake through the valleys, marking the historic supply routes of the region.

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Laos Border Peaks

On clear days, see deep into the remote wilderness areas of the Xe Sap and Nakai-Nam Theun conservation zones.

Opt for a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the mountain ridges clearly without glare. Window seats behind the wing are preferred to capture the scale of the mountain passes. Keep an eye out for cloud waterfalls over the ridges during the monsoon season.

Right Side Highlights
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Central Vietnam Coastline

Distant but beautiful views of the East Sea and the narrow coastal strip of central Vietnam.

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Ke Go Lake

A large, picturesque reservoir in Ha Tinh province surrounded by rolling green hills.

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Lam River

Watch the wide, winding river that defines the landscape of Nghe An as the plane begins its final descent.

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Nghe An Delta

A vibrant patchwork of emerald green rice paddies and traditional villages typical of the North-Central coast.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western sun. As you approach Vinh, look for the intersection of the Lam River and the coast. Cloud cover is common over the coast, so mountainous views on the left are generally more reliable for photography.

Top Activities in Vinh
Route Information

Distance: 724 km (450 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 12 min

Departure: BMV (12.668299675, 108.120002747)

Arrival: VII (18.7376003265, 105.67099762)

Route Type: Domestic

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