The right side offers the only real terrain interest on this route — the Hoang Lien Son mountains near Hanoi on departure and the granite hills near Bangalore on arrival — while the left side is dominated by flat river deltas, plains, and open water for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Hanoi to Bangalore is 1,932 miles (3,110 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
The route crosses northern Laos and the Shan hills of eastern Myanmar before heading over the Bay of Bengal and the Ayeyarwady delta, then continues over the Indian coastline near Visakhapatnam before crossing the Deccan plateau to Bangalore.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from HAN
RIGHTClimbing out of Hanoi on a southwest heading, the right (north) side offers a view back toward the Hoang Lien Son range, including Fansipan, Vietnam's highest peak, rising above the Red River valley. The left side mostly shows the flat, densely farmed Red River Delta.
Landing at BLR
RIGHTOn approach into Bangalore, the right (north) side can catch a glimpse of the granite outcrops and hills near Nandi Hills north of the city, adding some relief to the otherwise flat Deccan plateau. The left side shows featureless agricultural plains typical of the region.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Noibai International (HAN) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hanoi to Bangalore. The right side offers the only real terrain interest on this route — the Hoang Lien Son mountains near Hanoi on departure and the granite hills near Bangalore on arrival — while the left side is dominated by flat river deltas, plains, and open water for most of the flight.
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. Climbing out of Hanoi on a southwest heading, the right (north) side offers a view back toward the Hoang Lien Son range, including Fansipan, Vietnam's highest peak, rising above the Red River valley. The left side mostly shows the flat, densely farmed Red River Delta. Notable sights include: Hoang Lien Son range, Fansipan peak, Red River, Hanoi's outskirts.
What can I see when landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?
When landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Bangalore, the right (north) side can catch a glimpse of the granite outcrops and hills near Nandi Hills north of the city, adding some relief to the otherwise flat Deccan plateau. The left side shows featureless agricultural plains typical of the region. Notable sights include: Nandi Hills, Deccan plateau farmland, scattered reservoirs near Bangalore.
How long is the flight from Hanoi to Bangalore?
The flight from Noibai International (HAN) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) 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 Hanoi to Bangalore flight path pass over?
The route crosses northern Laos and the Shan hills of eastern Myanmar before heading over the Bay of Bengal and the Ayeyarwady delta, then continues over the Indian coastline near Visakhapatnam before crossing the Deccan plateau to Bangalore.