Loading map...
ICN → SGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Incheon International Airport (Seoul) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is preferred for its views of the lush Mekong Delta, the winding Saigon River, and the potential to see Hainan Island, especially beautiful during sunset flights.
Search flights from ICN to SGN
Hainan Island Peaks
The mountainous silhouette of China's southernmost province often visible during the mid-flight segment.
Mekong Delta Grid
The patchwork of rice paddies and irrigation canals that define the agricultural heart of southern Vietnam.
Saigon River Meanders
The dramatic, snake-like loops of the river system as you descend toward the airport.
South China Sea Sunset
An unobstructed horizon view for stunning tropical sunsets on late afternoon departures.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over mainland Southeast Asia. It offers the most distinct geographic variety, providing clear views of the intricate delta landscapes and river networks that are characteristic of the region.
Book Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City
Yellow Sea Crossing
Aerial views of the shallow waters between Korea and China early in the journey.
Central Vietnam Coast
Views of the turquoise waters and white sands of the Annamite Range foothills.
Ho Chi Minh City Lights
A glittering panorama of the city's dense urban core on night arrivals.
Vung Tau Port
The industrial gateway to southern Vietnam with numerous vessels at anchor visible on descent.
Morning flights benefit from the left side to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It provides the best perspective of the city's high-rises, including Landmark 81, during the final approach path into SGN when the plane tracks from the east.
Get eSIMs for South Korea
Get eSIMs for VietnamDistance: 3,563 km (2,214 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 12 min
Departure: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Arrival: SGN (10.8187999725, 106.652000427)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.