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PXU → SGN
Which side of the plane to sit from Pleiku Airport (Pleiku) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Central Highlands' rugged terrain and the sprawling Tri An Reservoir, finishing with a better perspective of the Ho Chi Minh City skyline including Landmark 81 upon approach.
Central Highlands Ridge
Dramatic views of the rolling green hills and deep valleys as you depart the Gia Lai plateau.
Dak Lak Coffee Estates
Vast geometric patterns of coffee and pepper plantations that dominate the red basaltic soil landscape.
Tri An Reservoir
A massive, deep-blue hydroelectric lake on the Dong Nai River surrounded by dense forest patches.
Saigon Skyline
As the plane descends into SGN, the left side usually provides a clear view of the city center and the iconic Landmark 81 skyscraper.
Dong Nai River Meanders
The winding path of the Dong Nai River as it flows toward the southern industrial hubs.
Book a window seat on the left (typically 'A' seats) for the best urban views of Ho Chi Minh City during the final descent. For morning flights, this side will be shaded from the direct sun. Look out for the Bien Hoa airbase shortly before landing.
Cambodian Borderlands
Dense tropical forests and remote terrain along the western border of Dak Nong and Binh Phuoc.
Rubber Plantations
The distinct, orderly rows of rubber trees stretching for miles across the Binh Phuoc province.
Binh Duong Industrial Hubs
The massive scale of southern Vietnam's industrial growth visible through sprawling factory complexes.
Cu Chi Countryside
Lush agricultural land and orchards located on the northwestern outskirts of the Ho Chi Minh City metropolitan area.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Cambodian border. Keep an eye out for the Be River winding through the rubber forests. Note that the sun can be quite intense on this side during late afternoon descents.
Distance: 384 km (239 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 38 min
Departure: PXU (14.00450038909912, 108.01699829101562)
Arrival: SGN (10.8187999725, 106.652000427)
Route Type: Domestic
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