HAN (Hanoi) window seat guide

At Noibai International in Hanoi: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Red River, Long Bien and Nhat Tan bridges, Hanoi Old Quarter/West Lake area, Red River Delta farmland.

When taking off from Noibai International (HAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing on runway 11R, the aircraft climbs out heading roughly east-southeast, putting Hanoi city and the Red River on the right side of the plane. Passengers get a good look at the river's braided channels, the city's bridges, and the urban sprawl of central Hanoi before the plane continues over the delta. Notable sights include: Red River, Long Bien and Nhat Tan bridges, Hanoi Old Quarter/West Lake area, Red River Delta farmland.

When landing at Noibai International (HAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical approach to runway 11L, aircraft come in from the northwest and descend on a southeast-facing track, putting Hanoi's urban sprawl and the Red River's looping bends off to the south — on the right side of the aircraft. You'll get a good look at the river's braided channels and the dense city grid before touchdown. Notable sights include: Red River (Song Hong) and its sandbar islands, Hanoi's urban core and West Lake area in the distance, patchwork rice paddies of the Red River Delta, Long Bien/Chuong Duong bridge crossings.

The best window seat at Noibai International (HAN) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Hanoi (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.