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SGN → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the lush Mekong Delta immediately after takeoff and provides the most iconic views of the Dubai skyline, including the Burj Khalifa, during the standard approach into DXB.
Mekong Delta
Aerial views of the intricate network of rivers and green rice paddies south of Ho Chi Minh City shortly after departure.
Andaman Islands
Vibrant turquoise waters and scattered islands as the flight crosses from Southeast Asia into the Bay of Bengal.
Western Ghats
The dramatic, lush mountain range running along the western coast of the Indian subcontinent.
Omani Coastline
The stark transition from the blue Arabian Sea to the rugged, orange-tinted cliffs of the Omani desert.
Dubai Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Burj Khalifa and the dense skyscrapers of Downtown Dubai during the final descent.
Book a seat in the forward section to avoid wing obstruction. Most SGN-DXB flights depart at night or midday; for midday flights, the left side benefits from the sun being on the opposite side during the westward cruise, reducing glare. During the descent, keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the city view.
Ho Chi Minh City
A sweeping view of the dense urban sprawl and the winding Saigon River immediately after liftoff from SGN.
Mumbai Cityscape
Depending on the specific flight path, the glittering lights of India's most populous city are often visible to the north.
Al Hajar Mountains
The jagged peaks of the northern Hajar range as the aircraft enters UAE airspace from the Gulf of Oman.
The Palm Jumeirah
If the aircraft performs a northern approach or a holding pattern, the right side provides the best view of the man-made islands.
Port Rashid
Detailed views of the massive shipping infrastructure and cruise terminals of Dubai's historic port area.
The right side is ideal if the flight path takes a more northerly route over India, offering views of the subcontinent's interior. On approach, if the wind requires a landing from the northwest, the right side will be the one facing the iconic Palm islands. Be mindful that the afternoon sun will hit this side directly during the majority of the flight.
Distance: 5,619 km (3,491 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 37 min
Departure: SGN (10.8187999725, 106.652000427)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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