New York to Hanoi is 8,163 miles (13,136 km), a flight of about 15 hours 45 minutes.
The left side combines the dramatic Manhattan skyline departure with a smoother, more varied overall view, while the long Arctic and Siberian cruise segment offers little differentiation between sides; the departure spectacle tips the balance to the left.
Flight Path
Northern Canadian tundra and Hudson Bay lowlands, Arctic ice-covered terrain near the pole, Siberian taiga and river deltas, Mongolian steppe before descent into northern Vietnam
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from JFK
LEFTDeparting JFK on a polar-route heading, the aircraft typically climbs out over Jamaica Bay before banking north, putting the Manhattan skyline and Long Island Sound coastline on the left side of the cabin. The right side mostly shows flat Queens/Nassau County suburbs with less visual interest.
Landing at HAN
RIGHTOn approach into Hanoi's Noibai Airport, especially during northeast monsoon operations landing toward the west, the right side of the aircraft faces north toward the foothills of the Hoang Lien Son range and the terraced hills of northern Vietnam. The left side mainly overlooks the flat, less distinctive Red River Delta farmland.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Noibai International (HAN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Hanoi. The left side combines the dramatic Manhattan skyline departure with a smoother, more varied overall view, while the long Arctic and Siberian cruise segment offers little differentiation between sides; the departure spectacle tips the balance to the left.
What can I see during takeoff from John F Kennedy International in New York?
During takeoff from John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing JFK on a polar-route heading, the aircraft typically climbs out over Jamaica Bay before banking north, putting the Manhattan skyline and Long Island Sound coastline on the left side of the cabin. The right side mostly shows flat Queens/Nassau County suburbs with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Jamaica Bay wetlands, Long Island Sound, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
What can I see when landing at Noibai International in Hanoi?
When landing at Noibai International (HAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Hanoi's Noibai Airport, especially during northeast monsoon operations landing toward the west, the right side of the aircraft faces north toward the foothills of the Hoang Lien Son range and the terraced hills of northern Vietnam. The left side mainly overlooks the flat, less distinctive Red River Delta farmland. Notable sights include: Red River (Song Hong), Hoang Lien Son foothills, Hanoi's Long Bien area, patchwork rice paddies.
How long is the flight from New York to Hanoi?
The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Noibai International (HAN) takes about 15 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 8,163 miles (13,136 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the New York to Hanoi flight path pass over?
Northern Canadian tundra and Hudson Bay lowlands, Arctic ice-covered terrain near the pole, Siberian taiga and river deltas, Mongolian steppe before descent into northern Vietnam