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SGN → KIX
Which side of the plane to sit from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) to Kansai International Airport (Osaka)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is superior for this route as it offers breathtaking views of the Central Vietnam coastline, the lush landscapes of Hainan Island, and a more dramatic perspective of Japan's volcanic Kyushu region during the descent into Osaka.
Ho Chi Minh Cityscape
Panoramic views of the winding Saigon River and the dense urban sprawl of Districts 1 and 2 shortly after takeoff.
Central Vietnam Coast
Clear views of the Son Tra Peninsula and the white sand beaches of Da Nang if the flight path hugs the coastline.
Hainan Island
Glimpses of China's southernmost province, featuring tropical forests and the coastal resort city of Sanya.
Kyushu Mountains
Dramatic aerial views of the Kuju mountain range and potentially Mt. Aso as the plane enters Japanese territory.
Seto Inland Sea
A stunning mosaic of small islands and bridges during the final approach into the Kansai region.
Book a window seat on the left for daytime flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while enjoying the Vietnamese coastline. For morning arrivals, the light on the Kyushu mountains is particularly soft and photogenic. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes before landing for the island-dotted Seto Inland Sea.
South China Sea Atolls
Opportunities to spot remote reefs and atolls scattered across the deep blue waters.
Ryukyu Archipelago
Distant views of the emerald-colored coral reefs surrounding the Okinawa island chain.
Pacific Sunrise
On the common overnight flights from SGN, this side provides a spectacular view of the sun rising over the Pacific Ocean.
Tosa Bay
The sweeping, crescent-shaped coastline of Kochi Prefecture on the southern side of Shikoku Island.
Kansai Airport Island
A unique perspective of the massive man-made island and the Sky Gate Bridge during the final banking turn.
The right side is essential for passengers on red-eye flights who want to witness the sunrise over the Pacific. During the day, it offers better views of the isolated island chains. Be aware that the sun can be quite intense on this side during the midday portion of the flight, so keep the window shade partially down if needed.
Distance: 3,910 km (2,430 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 36 min
Departure: SGN (10.8187999725, 106.652000427)
Arrival: KIX (34.42729949951172, 135.24400329589844)
Route Type: International
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