The right side captures the most distinctive scenery of the flight: Hanoi's river delta at departure, glimpses of the Annamite foothills and Laotian highlands during cruise, and Bangkok's river and skyline on arrival, while the left side stays mostly over flat, undifferentiated plains.
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Flight Path
Hanoi to Bangkok is 618 miles (995 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Annamite mountain foothills along the Vietnam-Laos border, the Mekong River basin, and the flat Isaan plateau of northeastern Thailand
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from HAN
RIGHTDeparting HAN, the right side offers views of Hanoi's Red River and the terraced delta farmland as the aircraft climbs and turns south toward Laos. The left side mostly shows flat, featureless delta plains stretching toward the Gulf of Tonkin.
Landing at BKK
RIGHTOn approach into BKK from the north, the right side gives passengers a view of the Chao Phraya River winding through Bangkok's dense urban core and the city's skyscraper skyline just before touchdown. The left side mainly shows the flatter eastern suburbs and agricultural fields with fewer distinct landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Noibai International (HAN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hanoi to Bangkok. The right side captures the most distinctive scenery of the flight: Hanoi's river delta at departure, glimpses of the Annamite foothills and Laotian highlands during cruise, and Bangkok's river and skyline on arrival, while the left side stays mostly over flat, undifferentiated plains.
What can I see during takeoff from Noibai International in Hanoi?
During takeoff from Noibai International (HAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing HAN, the right side offers views of Hanoi's Red River and the terraced delta farmland as the aircraft climbs and turns south toward Laos. The left side mostly shows flat, featureless delta plains stretching toward the Gulf of Tonkin. Notable sights include: Red River, Hanoi city sprawl, Red River Delta rice paddies.
What can I see when landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok?
When landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into BKK from the north, the right side gives passengers a view of the Chao Phraya River winding through Bangkok's dense urban core and the city's skyscraper skyline just before touchdown. The left side mainly shows the flatter eastern suburbs and agricultural fields with fewer distinct landmarks. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Suvarnabhumi's surrounding canals and rice fields.
How long is the flight from Hanoi to Bangkok?
The flight from Noibai International (HAN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 618 miles (995 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Hanoi to Bangkok flight path pass over?
Annamite mountain foothills along the Vietnam-Laos border, the Mekong River basin, and the flat Isaan plateau of northeastern Thailand