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DMK → SGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Don Mueang International Airport (Bangkok) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Bangkok skyline and Chao Phraya River upon departure, followed by the expansive Mekong Delta and Ho Chi Minh City's iconic skyscrapers during the descent.
Bangkok City & Chao Phraya
Spectacular views of the 'Green Lung' (Bang Krachao) and the winding Chao Phraya River shortly after takeoff.
Gulf of Thailand Coastline
The coastline of Chonburi and the industrial ports near the Gulf are visible as the plane turns east.
Mekong Delta Network
An intricate web of brown rivers, canals, and lush tropical islands that define southern Vietnam's landscape.
HCMC Skyscrapers
Unrivaled views of Landmark 81 and the Bitexco Financial Tower as the flight aligns for landing at SGN.
The right side is highly recommended for the best photo opportunities of Bangkok's river bends. For evening flights, you may catch a reflection of the sunset on the Mekong Delta's waterways. Try to book a seat ahead of the wing for an unobstructed view of the HCMC skyline.
Northern Bangkok Urban Sprawl
Aerial views of Pathum Thani and the dense residential corridors extending north from the airport.
Cambodian Rural Landscape
Vast stretches of emerald green rice paddies and rural villages across central Cambodia.
Tonle Sap Horizon
On exceptionally clear days, the distant shimmer of Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake can be seen to the north.
Saigon Northern Suburbs
A bird's eye view of the tightly packed residential blocks of Go Vap District during the final approach.
Choose this side for softer morning light when flying eastward. It is the better choice for observing the rural geography of inland Cambodia and the northern outskirts of HCMC.
Distance: 741 km (460 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min
Departure: DMK (13.9125995636, 100.607002258)
Arrival: SGN (10.8187999725, 106.652000427)
Route Type: International
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