The right side offers more usable scenery across the full flight—Korean coastal islands at departure and the Mekong Delta and Saigon skyline at arrival—while the left side spends most of its time over featureless ocean.
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Flight Path
Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City is 2,214 miles (3,563 km), a flight of about 5 hours 5 minutes.
East China Sea, Taiwan Strait, South China Sea, southern Vietnamese coastline near the Mekong Delta
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ICN
RIGHTDeparting ICN toward the south, the right (west-facing) side shows the scattered islands of Incheon's coast—Yeongjong and Ganghwa—plus glimpses of the Yellow Sea shoreline as the aircraft climbs. The left side mostly faces open water with little to see.
Landing at SGN
RIGHTOn approach into Tan Son Nhat, the aircraft typically crosses the flat green expanse of the Mekong Delta's outer tributaries before turning onto final, giving right-side passengers a good view of winding waterways and rice paddies leading into the Saigon River and the city's skyline.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Incheon International (ICN) to Tansonnhat International (SGN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City. The right side offers more usable scenery across the full flight—Korean coastal islands at departure and the Mekong Delta and Saigon skyline at arrival—while the left side spends most of its time over featureless ocean.
What can I see during takeoff from Incheon International in Seoul?
During takeoff from Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing ICN toward the south, the right (west-facing) side shows the scattered islands of Incheon's coast—Yeongjong and Ganghwa—plus glimpses of the Yellow Sea shoreline as the aircraft climbs. The left side mostly faces open water with little to see. Notable sights include: Yeongjong Island, Ganghwa Island, Incheon coastline, Yellow Sea mudflats.
What can I see when landing at Tansonnhat International in Ho Chi Minh City?
When landing at Tansonnhat International (SGN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Tan Son Nhat, the aircraft typically crosses the flat green expanse of the Mekong Delta's outer tributaries before turning onto final, giving right-side passengers a good view of winding waterways and rice paddies leading into the Saigon River and the city's skyline. Notable sights include: Saigon River bends, Mekong Delta rice paddies, Ho Chi Minh City skyline, Nha Be river confluence.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City?
The flight from Incheon International (ICN) to Tansonnhat International (SGN) takes about 5 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,214 miles (3,563 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City flight path pass over?
East China Sea, Taiwan Strait, South China Sea, southern Vietnamese coastline near the Mekong Delta