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Flight time6h 45m
Distance3,196
Heading285° → 264°

Hanoi to Dubai is 3,196 miles (5,144 km), a flight of about 6 hours 45 minutes.

Best side
RightMostly right

The right side delivers the more dramatic takeoff view over Hanoi and the Red River delta, and along the flight path the right side also faces generally south, giving views over the Bay of Bengal approaches, the Indian subcontinent coastline near Gujarat, and the Gulf of Oman. The landing view on the left is excellent but shorter in duration. Right side wins on total scenic content across the flight.

Takeoff · HANRIGHTRed River delta channels, Hanoi city center and Hoan Kiem district, West Lake
Landing · DXBLEFTDubai Creek and Deira district, Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai skyline, Palm Jumeirah

Flight Path

Flight path overview

The route crosses southern China and Myanmar briefly, then tracks over the Bay of Bengal, crosses Bangladesh and northeastern India, passes over central India (Madhya Pradesh plains), crosses the Gujarat coast near the Gulf of Khambhat, then transits the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman before descending into Dubai over the Persian Gulf.

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Hanoi (right side) — Red River (Song Hong) delta channels, Hanoi city center and Hoan Kiem district, West Lake (Ho Tay), northern Vietnamese agricultural plains

Takeoff from HAN

RIGHT

Noi Bai's primary runway 11L/29R means westbound departures toward DXB typically head northwest, putting the Red River delta and Hanoi city to the right side. You get a clear view of the Red River's braided channels and the urban sprawl of central Hanoi before climbing out over the northern plains.

Red River delta channelsHanoi city center and Hoan Kiem districtWest Lakenorthern Vietnamese agricultural plains
Aerial window seat view during landing at Dubai (left side) — Dubai Creek and Deira district, Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai skyline, Palm Jumeirah (visible to the southwest), Persian Gulf coastline

Landing at DXB

LEFT

Dubai International's primary arrival runway 30L brings aircraft in from the southeast over the Persian Gulf coast, placing the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the downtown skyline including Burj Khalifa on the left side of the aircraft. The approach over the Gulf gives a sweeping view of the coastline and the city grid.

Dubai Creek and Deira districtBurj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai skylinePalm JumeirahPersian Gulf coastline

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Noibai International (HAN) to Dubai International (DXB)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hanoi to Dubai. The right side delivers the more dramatic takeoff view over Hanoi and the Red River delta, and along the flight path the right side also faces generally south, giving views over the Bay of Bengal approaches, the Indian subcontinent coastline near Gujarat, and the Gulf of Oman. The landing view on the left is excellent but shorter in duration. Right side wins on total scenic content across 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. Noi Bai's primary runway 11L/29R means westbound departures toward DXB typically head northwest, putting the Red River delta and Hanoi city to the right side. You get a clear view of the Red River's braided channels and the urban sprawl of central Hanoi before climbing out over the northern plains. Notable sights include: Red River (Song Hong) delta channels, Hanoi city center and Hoan Kiem district, West Lake (Ho Tay), northern Vietnamese agricultural plains.

What can I see when landing at Dubai International in Dubai?

When landing at Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dubai International's primary arrival runway 30L brings aircraft in from the southeast over the Persian Gulf coast, placing the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the downtown skyline including Burj Khalifa on the left side of the aircraft. The approach over the Gulf gives a sweeping view of the coastline and the city grid. Notable sights include: Dubai Creek and Deira district, Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai skyline, Palm Jumeirah (visible to the southwest), Persian Gulf coastline.

How long is the flight from Hanoi to Dubai?

The flight from Noibai International (HAN) to Dubai International (DXB) takes about 6 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,196 miles (5,144 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Hanoi to Dubai flight path pass over?

The route crosses southern China and Myanmar briefly, then tracks over the Bay of Bengal, crosses Bangladesh and northeastern India, passes over central India (Madhya Pradesh plains), crosses the Gujarat coast near the Gulf of Khambhat, then transits the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman before descending into Dubai over the Persian Gulf.