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SGN → PXU
Which side of the plane to sit from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) to Pleiku Airport (Pleiku)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers the iconic Ho Chi Minh City skyline featuring Landmark 81 shortly after takeoff and the stunning volcanic 'Sea Lake' (Bien Ho) during the approach into Pleiku.
Saigon City Skyline
A spectacular view of Vietnam's tallest building, Landmark 81, and the winding Saigon River right after departure.
Dong Nai River Basin
Follow the winding path of the river as it flows through the industrial heartland toward the sea.
The Highland Highway
Watch the winding mountain passes of Highway 20 as it climbs toward the inland plateaus.
Lang Biang Mountains
On clear days, the distant peaks of the Da Lat region can be seen on the eastern horizon.
Bien Ho (Sea Lake)
The 'Eye of Pleiku,' a perfectly circular volcanic crater lake, visible just before touchdown when approaching from the east.
The right side is essential for skyline lovers. During the final approach into Pleiku, stay alert for the circular Bien Ho lake; it is the geographic highlight of the trip and most visible when the aircraft lines up for landing from the northeast.
Northern HCMC Districts
Observe the dense urban fabric of Go Vap and District 12 as the aircraft climbs away from the city.
Tri An Reservoir
A massive man-made lake on the Dong Nai River with emerald waters and small scattered islands.
Cat Tien National Park
Aerial views of one of Vietnam's most important biodiversity hotspots and tropical rainforests.
Di Linh Plateau Foothills
The dramatic shift in landscape as the flat plains give way to the rising mountains of the Central Highlands.
Red Basaltic Soil
Distinctive rusted-red earth visible through the gaps in the coffee and rubber plantation canopies.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. It is particularly good for spotting the sprawling Tri An Reservoir about 15 minutes into the journey.
Distance: 384 km (239 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 38 min
Departure: SGN (10.8187999725, 106.652000427)
Arrival: PXU (14.00450038909912, 108.01699829101562)
Route Type: Domestic
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