The right side wins due to a rare Mount Fuji view during departure and the striking Mekong Delta/Saigon River scenery on arrival, while the left side is dominated by featureless ocean and flat coastal plains for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City is 2,724 miles (4,384 km), a flight of about 5 hours 50 minutes.
The route passes over the East China Sea, along the eastern edge of Taiwan, across the northern Philippines' Luzon Strait, and into the South China Sea before making landfall over southern Vietnam's coast near Vung Tau.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from NRT
RIGHTDeparting Narita to the south, the right side offers a chance to see Mount Fuji's iconic snow-capped cone rising above the Kanto plain on clear days, along with the Izu Peninsula's rugged coastline. The left side mostly shows the flat Boso Peninsula and open Pacific with little definition.
Landing at SGN
RIGHTOn approach into Tan Son Nhat, the right side typically faces west toward the winding branches of the Mekong Delta and the Saigon River as the aircraft turns onto final, giving a striking view of Ho Chi Minh City's dense urban grid. The left side mostly shows flat agricultural land with less visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Tansonnhat International (SGN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City. The right side wins due to a rare Mount Fuji view during departure and the striking Mekong Delta/Saigon River scenery on arrival, while the left side is dominated by featureless ocean and flat coastal plains for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from New Tokyo International in Tokyo?
During takeoff from New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Narita to the south, the right side offers a chance to see Mount Fuji's iconic snow-capped cone rising above the Kanto plain on clear days, along with the Izu Peninsula's rugged coastline. The left side mostly shows the flat Boso Peninsula and open Pacific with little definition. Notable sights include: Mount Fuji, Izu Peninsula, Sagami Bay, Boso Peninsula coastline.
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 right side typically faces west toward the winding branches of the Mekong Delta and the Saigon River as the aircraft turns onto final, giving a striking view of Ho Chi Minh City's dense urban grid. The left side mostly shows flat agricultural land with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Saigon River, Mekong Delta waterways, Ho Chi Minh City skyline, District 1 riverfront.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City?
The flight from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Tansonnhat International (SGN) takes about 5 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,724 miles (4,384 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City flight path pass over?
The route passes over the East China Sea, along the eastern edge of Taiwan, across the northern Philippines' Luzon Strait, and into the South China Sea before making landfall over southern Vietnam's coast near Vung Tau.