While left seats offer excellent volcanic scenery on departure, right seats capture the dramatic Red River delta approach and Hanoi's urban geography on arrival. The landing view is more visually distinctive and geographically significant than the departure.
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Flight Path
Denpasar to Hanoi is 2,166 miles (3,486 km), a flight of about 4 hours 45 minutes.
Flight path crosses the Java Sea northwestward, then enters the Gulf of Tonkin. Notable midpoint features include the Natuna Islands (Indonesian archipelago, visible around 1.5 hours into flight), the transition from open water to the Vietnamese coast near Hai Phong, and the approach to the Red River delta basin. The route generally follows a bearing of approximately 340° magnetic from DPS to HAN, crossing relatively open water with minimal landmark visibility in the middle 90 minutes of the flight.
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Takeoff from DPS
LEFTDPS typically departs runway 09L/27R (east-west) or 09R/27L. Northbound departures use runway 09 heading. Left seats face west initially, then bank north over the Bali Strait, giving direct views of Mount Agung and the volcanic ridge spine of Bali before crossing into open water.
Landing at HAN
RIGHTHAN uses runways 01L/19R and 01R/19L. Southbound arrivals typically use runway 01 heading. Right seats face east during final approach, providing views of the Red River delta's intricate waterway network, Hanoi's urban sprawl, and the transition from water to city as you descend into the basin.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Noibai International (HAN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denpasar to Hanoi. While left seats offer excellent volcanic scenery on departure, right seats capture the dramatic Red River delta approach and Hanoi's urban geography on arrival. The landing view is more visually distinctive and geographically significant than the departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar?
During takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), sit on the Left side for the best views. DPS typically departs runway 09L/27R (east-west) or 09R/27L. Northbound departures use runway 09 heading. Left seats face west initially, then bank north over the Bali Strait, giving direct views of Mount Agung and the volcanic ridge spine of Bali before crossing into open water. Notable sights include: Mount Agung (3,142m active volcano, distinctive cone shape), Bali's central volcanic ridge, Bali Strait (water body separating Bali from Lombok), Lombok island's northern coast.
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. HAN uses runways 01L/19R and 01R/19L. Southbound arrivals typically use runway 01 heading. Right seats face east during final approach, providing views of the Red River delta's intricate waterway network, Hanoi's urban sprawl, and the transition from water to city as you descend into the basin. Notable sights include: Red River delta (extensive network of channels and aquaculture ponds), Hanoi city center and urban districts, Tay Ho Lake (West Lake), surrounding limestone karst formations at distance.
How long is the flight from Denpasar to Hanoi?
The flight from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Noibai International (HAN) takes about 4 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,166 miles (3,486 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Denpasar to Hanoi flight path pass over?
Flight path crosses the Java Sea northwestward, then enters the Gulf of Tonkin. Notable midpoint features include the Natuna Islands (Indonesian archipelago, visible around 1.5 hours into flight), the transition from open water to the Vietnamese coast near Hai Phong, and the approach to the Red River delta basin. The route generally follows a bearing of approximately 340° magnetic from DPS to HAN, crossing relatively open water with minimal landmark visibility in the middle 90 minutes of the flight.