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PNH → SGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Phnom Penh International Airport (Phnom-penh) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Mekong Delta's intricate canal network and typically provides the most iconic views of the Ho Chi Minh City skyline, including Landmark 81, during the descent.
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Mekong Delta Patchwork
A stunning mosaic of bright green rice paddies and fruit orchards that define the border region.
Trans-Asian Highway
The main road artery (AH1) connecting Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City is visible snaking through the plains.
Saigon Skyline
Dramatic views of the Bitexco Financial Tower and Landmark 81 as the plane banks for its final approach.
Saigon River Loops
The winding loops of the Saigon River and the busy cargo traffic heading toward the South China Sea.
District 1 Density
An incredible top-down view of the dense urban fabric and colonial-era grid of central Saigon.
Choose the right side for the 'money shot' of the HCMC skyline. This flight is very short (under 60 mins), so stay alert as descent begins almost immediately after reaching cruise altitude. Morning flights provide the clearest air for photography before tropical haze builds up.
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Phnom Penh Cityscape
Aerial view of the Cambodian capital as the flight departs, showing the rapid urban development.
Mekong-Tonle Sap Confluence
The striking meeting point of the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac rivers near the city center.
Nui Ba Den
Black Virgin Mountain is visible in the distance to the north as you cross into Vietnamese airspace.
HCMC Northern Suburbs
View of the industrial zones and growing residential districts north of Tan Son Nhat.
Sit on the left to avoid the harshest southern sun on midday flights. This side is excellent for seeing the sheer scale of the Mekong River shortly after takeoff from PNH. Keep your camera ready immediately after wheels up for the best city shots.
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Get eSIMs for VietnamDistance: 213 km (132 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 21 min
Departure: PNH (11.546600341796877, 104.84400177001952)
Arrival: SGN (10.8187999725, 106.652000427)
Route Type: International
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