The left side offers the more varied and recognizable scenery across the whole flight — Bangkok's river and skyline at departure, a glimpse of the Tonle Sap basin during cruise, and the Mekong Delta plus Saigon River on arrival — while the right side stays over comparatively featureless plains and the edge of the Gulf of Thailand.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City is 445 miles (716 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The route crosses central Cambodia, passing near the southern edge of the Tonle Sap basin and the Mekong River floodplain before entering southern Vietnam's delta region.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
LEFTDeparting Suvarnabhumi and turning onto the southeast track toward Cambodia, the left side offers a last look back at Bangkok's sprawling skyline and the winding Chao Phraya River delta before the aircraft climbs over flat farmland.
Landing at SGN
LEFTOn approach into Tan Son Nhat, the flight path crosses the intricate green-and-brown patchwork of the Mekong Delta's countless waterways before the Ho Chi Minh City skyline and Saigon River come into view on the left side during the final turn.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Tansonnhat International (SGN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City. The left side offers the more varied and recognizable scenery across the whole flight — Bangkok's river and skyline at departure, a glimpse of the Tonle Sap basin during cruise, and the Mekong Delta plus Saigon River on arrival — while the right side stays over comparatively featureless plains and the edge of the Gulf of Thailand.
What can I see during takeoff from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok?
During takeoff from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Suvarnabhumi and turning onto the southeast track toward Cambodia, the left side offers a last look back at Bangkok's sprawling skyline and the winding Chao Phraya River delta before the aircraft climbs over flat farmland. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand coastline in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Tansonnhat International in Ho Chi Minh City?
When landing at Tansonnhat International (SGN), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Tan Son Nhat, the flight path crosses the intricate green-and-brown patchwork of the Mekong Delta's countless waterways before the Ho Chi Minh City skyline and Saigon River come into view on the left side during the final turn. Notable sights include: Mekong Delta waterways, Saigon River, Ho Chi Minh City skyline, rice paddies.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Tansonnhat International (SGN) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 445 miles (716 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City flight path pass over?
The route crosses central Cambodia, passing near the southern edge of the Tonle Sap basin and the Mekong River floodplain before entering southern Vietnam's delta region.