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SGN → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic view of the Himalayan peaks and the vast river systems of the European Russian plains during the descent.
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Mekong Delta
View the intricate network of rivers and lush greenery of southern Vietnam immediately after takeoff.
Eastern Himalayas
Breathtaking views of the snow-capped Himalayan range as the flight passes over Bangladesh and Nepal.
Tian Shan Mountains
Rugged, high-altitude peaks and glaciers of Kyrgyzstan and southern Kazakhstan.
Volga River
The majestic curves of Europe's longest river as the aircraft enters the Russian heartland.
Moscow Forest Belt
Dense, deep-green boreal forests surrounding the Moscow region during the final approach.
For the best experience, choose a daytime flight departing SGN in the morning. The sun will be mostly behind the aircraft or to the south, providing excellent lighting for the Himalayas. Be aware that the left side can get quite bright in the afternoon, so keep your window shade adjustable.
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Taklamakan Desert
The shifting sands and unique geological formations of Western China's vast desert basins.
Kazakh Steppe
The immense, flat expanse of the Central Asian grasslands stretching to the horizon.
Ural Mountains
The ancient, low-rolling hills that define the geographic boundary between Asia and Europe.
Industrial Hubs
Views of major Russian industrial cities like Magnitogorsk or Chelyabinsk depending on the airway.
Domodedovo Surroundings
Aerial views of the southern Moscow suburbs and the complex layout of the airport grounds.
The right side is perfect for capturing the sunset if flying a late afternoon schedule. It provides a more stable lighting condition without direct glare for the majority of the flight over Central Asia. Look out for the Aral Sea remnants if the flight path tracks slightly further north.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 7,684 km (4,775 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 2 min
Departure: SGN (10.8187999725, 106.652000427)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: International
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