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VII → BMV
Which side of the plane to sit from Vinh Airport (Vinh) to Buon Ma Thuot Airport (Buonmethuot)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an exceptional vantage point for the central Vietnamese coastline, offering views of turquoise lagoons, urban centers like Da Nang, and the expansive East Sea.
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East Sea Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue South China Sea stretching toward the horizon.
Tam Giang Lagoon
View the intricate networks of Southeast Asia's largest lagoon system near Hue.
Da Nang Skyline
A clear view of the Han River bridges and the modern skyline of Central Vietnam's hub.
Quy Nhon Coast
Rugged cliffs meeting sandy coves as the plane tracks south along the Binh Dinh province.
Quang Nam Paddies
A patchwork quilt of vibrant green and gold rice fields typical of the coastal lowlands.
For the best lighting, choose the left side for morning flights to see the sunrise over the sea. Mid-flight, look for the Son Tra Peninsula and the dramatic marble mountains. This side is consistently more scenic for spotting major landmarks and the transition between water and land.
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Annamite Range
The dense, jungle-covered peaks of the Truong Son mountains bordering Laos.
Hydroelectric Reservoirs
Large man-made lakes and dams glinting between the mountain ridges.
Coffee Plantations
Uniform rows of coffee trees characteristic of the Dak Lak highland plateau as you descend.
Serepok River
A major waterway that snakes through the jungle towards the Cambodian border.
Highland Cloud Inversions
Frequent morning mists that settle into the valleys of the Central Highlands.
Select the right side for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the mountains. Keep an eye out for the distinct red basaltic soil of the Central Highlands during the final descent, which indicates the rich volcanic terrain used for coffee production.
Book Hotels in BuonmethuotDistance: 724 km (450 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 12 min
Departure: VII (18.7376003265, 105.67099762)
Arrival: BMV (12.668299675, 108.120002747)
Route Type: Domestic
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