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NNG → SGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Nanning Wuxu Airport (Nanning) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is superior for its stunning sequence of coastal views, offering a clear perspective of the South China Sea, the dramatic Son Tra Peninsula, and the famous beach cities of Central Vietnam as the aircraft cruises southward.
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Nanning Karst Formations
Dramatic limestone pillars and rolling green hills immediately after takeoff from Wuxu Airport.
Gulf of Tonkin Coastline
The transition from the Chinese border into the sparkling blue waters of the Beibu Gulf.
Da Nang and Son Tra
Aerial view of the 'Monkey Mountain' peninsula and the crescent-shaped bay of Da Nang city.
Cham Islands
A cluster of eight small islands off the coast of Hoi An, visible as turquoise dots in the sea.
Nha Trang Bay
A high-altitude look at one of the world's most beautiful bays and its luxury resort islands.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare while capturing the sun reflecting off the South China Sea. During the descent into SGN, look for the Vung Tau peninsula if the flight path takes a wide southern approach. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes into the flight for the best coastal transitions.
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The rugged spine of the Truong Son Mountains stretching across the Vietnam-Laos border.
Central Highlands
Dense tropical forests and coffee plantations covering the undulating plateaus of Kontum and Pleiku.
Sesan River Basin
Winding river systems that feed into the Mekong, cutting through deep mountain valleys.
Mekong Delta Fringes
The beginning of the vast, patchworked emerald rice paddies as you approach the southern plains.
Ho Chi Minh City Skyline
A dense urban landscape featuring the Landmark 81 skyscraper during the final approach.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to witness spectacular sunsets over the Cambodian border. This side is better for geography enthusiasts interested in the inland topography and the transition from mountains to the flat Mekong Delta. Watch for the heavy cloud formations that often sit over the Annamite Range during the monsoon season (May-October).
Book Hotels in Ho Chi Minh CityDistance: 1,321 km (821 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min
Departure: NNG (22.60829925537109, 108.1719970703125)
Arrival: SGN (10.8187999725, 106.652000427)
Route Type: International
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