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SGN → RMQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) to Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport (Taichung)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior scenery, including the initial ascent over the Mekong Delta, the rugged Vietnamese coastline, and a spectacular parallel view of Taiwan's Central Mountain Range during the descent into Taichung.
Ho Chi Minh City Skyline
Immediately after takeoff from SGN, enjoy a bird's-eye view of the dense urban sprawl and the winding Saigon River.
Mui Ne Sand Dunes
Look down as you track north along the coast to see the unique red and white sand formations near Phan Thiet.
Taiwan Central Range
A breathtaking view of Taiwan's 'spine,' featuring peaks over 3,000 meters high as you fly north toward Taichung.
Southern Taiwan Cities
Detailed views of Kaohsiung and Tainan's urban layouts and harbors before the final descent into the Taichung basin.
Taichung Basin Greenery
Beautiful views of the lush, rolling hills and agricultural patches surrounding the Ching Chuang Kang airbase area.
This is the 'scenic side' for this route. Sit on the right for morning flights to get the best illumination on the Vietnamese coast. During the last 30 minutes of the flight, keep your camera ready for the dramatic contrast between Taiwan's high mountains and the densely populated western plains.
South China Sea Expanse
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue horizon and occasional cargo ship traffic in one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.
Paracel Islands
Depending on the specific airway, you may spot the tiny coral atolls and white sand reefs of the Xisha District from high altitude.
Taichung Port
As the plane turns for its final approach into RMQ, you will see the massive industrial cranes and wind turbines of the west coast.
Sunset Horizon
On late afternoon flights, this side provides a front-row seat to the sun dipping below the Taiwan Strait horizon.
Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the water. It is generally quieter with less glare during the midday hours, making it ideal for working or resting while still catching glimpses of the Penghu Islands if the flight path stays west.
Distance: 2,101 km (1,306 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 48 min
Departure: SGN (10.8187999725, 106.652000427)
Arrival: RMQ (24.26469993591309, 120.62100219726562)
Route Type: International
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