The left side wins overall because the cruise phase passes north of the flight path's mountainous terrain — the Chin Hills and Arakan Yoma of Myanmar, then the rugged Hoang Lien Son range near Fansipan in northern Vietnam — giving much more topographic variety than the largely open-water and flat-delta views on the right.
Flown BLR to HAN? Did we get it right?
Flight Path
Bangalore to Hanoi is 1,932 miles (3,110 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Bay of Bengal, Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) river delta near Yangon, Chin Hills and Shan Plateau of Myanmar, Hoang Lien Son mountains of northern Vietnam
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BLR
RIGHTDeparting BLR to the east or west, the right side gives a brief view of Bangalore's sprawling tech corridor and reservoirs before the plane turns onto its northeast heading. The left side mostly shows the flat Deccan plateau with little distinguishing detail.
Landing at HAN
RIGHTOn approach into HAN from the south, the right side overlooks the braided channels of the Red River delta and Hanoi's dense urban core, with rice paddies and river islands giving strong visual contrast. The left side faces the more uniform delta farmland with less definition.
Will your flight be in sunlight?
Pick a date and time in the Sun Map to watch the sun move across your whole flight.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Noibai International (HAN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangalore to Hanoi. The left side wins overall because the cruise phase passes north of the flight path's mountainous terrain — the Chin Hills and Arakan Yoma of Myanmar, then the rugged Hoang Lien Son range near Fansipan in northern Vietnam — giving much more topographic variety than the largely open-water and flat-delta views on the right.
What can I see during takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?
During takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing BLR to the east or west, the right side gives a brief view of Bangalore's sprawling tech corridor and reservoirs before the plane turns onto its northeast heading. The left side mostly shows the flat Deccan plateau with little distinguishing detail. Notable sights include: Bangalore city grid, Bellandur and Varthur lakes, Deccan plateau farmland.
What can I see when landing at Noibai International in Hanoi?
When landing at Noibai International (HAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into HAN from the south, the right side overlooks the braided channels of the Red River delta and Hanoi's dense urban core, with rice paddies and river islands giving strong visual contrast. The left side faces the more uniform delta farmland with less definition. Notable sights include: Red River and its delta islands, Hanoi city center, West Lake (Ho Tay), patchwork rice paddies.
How long is the flight from Bangalore to Hanoi?
The flight from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Noibai International (HAN) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,932 miles (3,110 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangalore to Hanoi flight path pass over?
Bay of Bengal, Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) river delta near Yangon, Chin Hills and Shan Plateau of Myanmar, Hoang Lien Son mountains of northern Vietnam