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SGN → DMK
Which side of the plane to sit from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) to Don Mueang International Airport (Bangkok)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the intricate Mekong Delta, the Gulf of Thailand coastline, and often a spectacular panoramic view of the Bangkok skyline during the final descent into Don Mueang.
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Mekong Delta
Aerial views of the massive 'Nine Dragon' river network and lush green wetlands of Southern Vietnam.
Gulf of Thailand Coast
Clear views of the turquoise coastline near Rayong and the popular resort city of Pattaya.
Laem Chabang Port
One of Southeast Asia's busiest shipping hubs, filled with massive cargo ships and colorful container stacks.
Bangkok Skyline
During the final approach, the city's dense skyscraper clusters and the Chao Phraya River come into view.
Bang Na Expressway
The world's longest elevated bridge stretches out across the urban sprawl of Bangkok's outskirts.
Book an afternoon flight for the best lighting as the sun moves south. This side is particularly rewarding if the pilot makes a southern approach over the Gulf, providing a full view of the Bangkok metropolis. Keep your camera ready as you pass the Thai coastline for the contrast between industrial ports and sandy beaches.
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Ho Chi Minh City
Excellent views of District 1 and the Landmark 81 skyscraper immediately after takeoff from SGN.
Phnom Penh
The Cambodian capital is often visible at cruising altitude, marking the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers.
Tonle Sap Lake
On clear days, you can spot the massive Great Lake of Cambodia shimmering on the northern horizon.
Thai Central Plains
A patchwork quilt of vibrant green rice paddies stretching toward the horizon as you enter Thai airspace.
Sit on the right for the best view of the HCM city skyline immediately after takeoff. Mid-flight, look far North to spot the vastness of the Tonle Sap Lake. During the rainy season (May-Oct), the cloud formations over the Cambodian interior are often dramatic and photogenic from this side.
Book Hotels in BangkokDistance: 741 km (460 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min
Departure: SGN (10.8187999725, 106.652000427)
Arrival: DMK (13.9125995636, 100.607002258)
Route Type: International
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