Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hanoi to Chita. The right side captures the most visually distinctive features: the Red River Delta's intricate waterways during departure and the Chita River valley during descent. The flight path itself crosses dramatic terrain including the Truong Son Mountains and the transition from Southeast Asian lowlands to Siberian taiga.

During takeoff from Noibai International (HAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing northeast from Hanoi, the right side offers views of the Red River Delta's intricate waterways and the transition from urban Hanoi to rural agricultural plains. The left side faces inland terrain with less distinctive visual features during initial climb. Notable sights include: Red River Delta with its dense network of irrigation channels, Hanoi city sprawl fading into the distance, Gulf of Tonkin coastline to the northeast, limestone karst formations beginning to appear inland.

When landing at Kadala (HTA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Descending into Chita from the southwest, the left side provides views of the Chita River valley and the surrounding taiga forest landscape that characterizes this region of southern Siberia. The right side faces less distinctive terrain during final approach. Notable sights include: Chita River valley and its meandering course, surrounding boreal forest (taiga) with visible clearings, Chita city and its urban grid, low rolling hills of the Yablonovy Range to the south.

The flight from Noibai International (HAN) to Kadala (HTA) takes Approximately 5.5 to 6 hours.

The flight crosses the Truong Son Mountain Range (Annamite Range) running north-south along the Vietnam-Laos border, visible as a major ridge system with significant elevation. Further north, the flight passes over the Mekong River valley and Laotian plateau terrain. Crossing into China, the landscape transitions to karst formations and river valleys. The flight then enters the vast Siberian taiga forest region, with the Amur River basin and its tributaries becoming visible as the aircraft approaches Chita from the southwest. The Yablonovy Range marks the southern boundary of the Chita region.