CDG → SGN

Parisian Departure

Aerial views of the French capital and the suburbs of Île-de-France immediately after takeoff from CDG.

The Caucasus Range

Spectacular views of snow-capped peaks separating Eastern Europe from Western Asia, including Mount Elbrus if the path is northerly.

Caspian Sea Coast

The northern coastline of the world's largest inland body of water, showing the transition from water to the Kazakh steppe.

Kyzylkum Desert

The vast 'Red Sand' desert of Uzbekistan, featuring unique geological formations and arid riverbeds.

Tian Shan Foothills

Distant but majestic views of the 'Heavenly Mountains' as the flight passes over Central Asia toward the Himalayas.

Red River Delta

The lush, green patchwork of rice paddies in Northern Vietnam as you begin the final transit toward the south.

The Alps

On a clear day, the southern horizon reveals the distant, jagged peaks of the Swiss and Austrian Alps.

Anatolian Plateau

The rugged, high-altitude terrain of central Turkey, often featuring dramatic lighting at dusk.

Hindu Kush

Incredible views of the high-altitude peaks in Afghanistan and Pakistan, some of the most remote mountains on earth.

Mekong River

The massive, winding brown artery of the Mekong as it snakes through Cambodia and into the Vietnamese delta.

Ho Chi Minh City Skyline

Depending on the landing pattern (typically Runway 25L/R), the right side offers a direct view of the dense urban sprawl and Landmark 81.