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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side is generally preferred for this route as it offers the best views of the Dubai skyline upon departure and a spectacular view of the Ho Chi Minh City urban sprawl, including Landmark 81, during the standard approach into SGN.

Left Side Highlights
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Dubai Skyline

Dramatic views of the Burj Khalifa and the dense skyscrapers of Downtown Dubai shortly after takeoff from DXB.

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UAE Coastline

The contrast between the golden sands of the Arabian desert and the turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf.

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Indian Subcontinent

Aerial views of central India, potentially spotting the rugged terrain of the Western Ghats depending on the specific flight corridor.

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Mekong River

The massive, winding brown artery of the Mekong as the flight crosses from Cambodia into Vietnam.

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Ho Chi Minh City Urban Core

A close-up view of District 1 and the iconic Landmark 81 tower during the final descent into Tan Son Nhat.

For the best experience on a daytime flight, the left side avoids direct southern sunlight for much of the journey. On night flights, this side is superior for seeing the illuminated grid of Ho Chi Minh City. Request a seat forward of the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the view of the Mekong Delta during descent.

Right Side Highlights
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The Palm Jumeirah

If departing toward the west before turning, the right side offers a bird's-eye view of Dubai's world-famous man-made island archipelagos.

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Arabian Sea

Vast, serene ocean views during the long transit between the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.

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Andaman Islands

Lush, emerald-green islands visible in the middle of the Bay of Bengal if the flight path tracks southerly.

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Gulf of Thailand

Beautiful coastal views of Southern Thailand's beaches and fishing fleets as the plane approaches Southeast Asian landmass.

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Mekong Delta

A patchwork of vibrant green rice paddies and intricate canal networks that define the southern tip of Vietnam.

The right side is ideal for sunrise views on overnight flights heading east. Keep your camera ready about 5-6 hours into the flight for the Andaman Islands. During the monsoon season (May to October), this side often provides dramatic views of towering cumulonimbus clouds over the Bay of Bengal.

Top Activities in Ho Chi Minh City
Route Information

Distance: 5,619 km (3,491 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 37 min

Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)

Arrival: SGN (10.8187999725, 106.652000427)

Route Type: International

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