Although the SGN departure offers a nice city view, the ICN arrival's mix of coastal islands, the Incheon Bridge, and a distant Seoul skyline gives the right side a slightly richer and more varied payoff, especially since most of the cruise is over open water on both sides.
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Flight Path
Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul is 2,214 miles (3,563 km), a flight of about 4 hours 50 minutes.
South China Sea, Hainan Island vicinity, Taiwan Strait/East China Sea, Jeju Island approach corridor before the Yellow Sea
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SGN
LEFTClimbing out from Tan Son Nhat toward the north, the left side gives a clear look back at Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 skyline hugging the bends of the Saigon River, with the checkerboard rice paddies of the Mekong Delta unfolding beyond. The right side mostly shows flat suburban sprawl fading into the South China Sea with no strong landmarks.
Landing at ICN
RIGHTOn the descent into Incheon, arrivals typically curve in over the Yellow Sea past the airport's outer islands, putting the Incheon Bridge and the glass towers of Songdo on the right side, with Seoul's distant skyline visible on the horizon. The left side mostly faces open tidal mudflats and empty sea with little to see.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tansonnhat International (SGN) to Incheon International (ICN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul. Although the SGN departure offers a nice city view, the ICN arrival's mix of coastal islands, the Incheon Bridge, and a distant Seoul skyline gives the right side a slightly richer and more varied payoff, especially since most of the cruise is over open water on both sides.
What can I see during takeoff from Tansonnhat International in Ho Chi Minh City?
During takeoff from Tansonnhat International (SGN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Climbing out from Tan Son Nhat toward the north, the left side gives a clear look back at Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 skyline hugging the bends of the Saigon River, with the checkerboard rice paddies of the Mekong Delta unfolding beyond. The right side mostly shows flat suburban sprawl fading into the South China Sea with no strong landmarks. Notable sights include: Saigon River bends, Ho Chi Minh City District 1 skyline, Mekong Delta rice paddies.
What can I see when landing at Incheon International in Seoul?
When landing at Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into Incheon, arrivals typically curve in over the Yellow Sea past the airport's outer islands, putting the Incheon Bridge and the glass towers of Songdo on the right side, with Seoul's distant skyline visible on the horizon. The left side mostly faces open tidal mudflats and empty sea with little to see. Notable sights include: Incheon Bridge, Songdo International Business District, Yeongjongdo tidal flats, distant Seoul skyline.
How long is the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul?
The flight from Tansonnhat International (SGN) to Incheon International (ICN) takes about 4 hours 50 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul flight path pass over?
South China Sea, Hainan Island vicinity, Taiwan Strait/East China Sea, Jeju Island approach corridor before the Yellow Sea