While takeoff offers coastal scenery, the landing approach into Hanoi provides more visually distinctive and geographically significant features—the Red River delta's intricate water systems and Hanoi's urban landscape are more compelling than the departure coastline.
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Flight Path
Kimhae to Hanoi is 1,700 miles (2,736 km), a flight of about 3 hours 55 minutes.
Gulf of Tonkin coastline (Hainan Island visible to the south), Hainan Strait, northern Vietnamese coastline near Haiphong, transition from open water to the Red River delta system
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PUS
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Korea Strait and Geoje Island as the aircraft climbs southwestward from Gimhae. The coastline and nearby islands are visually distinctive during the initial climb phase.
Landing at HAN
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of the Red River delta and Hanoi's urban sprawl during descent into Noibai. The river's distinctive meandering pattern and the city's grid layout are clearly visible from 8,000–12,000 feet.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gimhae International (PUS) to Noibai International (HAN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kimhae to Hanoi. While takeoff offers coastal scenery, the landing approach into Hanoi provides more visually distinctive and geographically significant features—the Red River delta's intricate water systems and Hanoi's urban landscape are more compelling than the departure coastline.
What can I see during takeoff from Gimhae International in Kimhae?
During takeoff from Gimhae International (PUS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Korea Strait and Geoje Island as the aircraft climbs southwestward from Gimhae. The coastline and nearby islands are visually distinctive during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Korea Strait, Geoje Island, Namhae Island, southern Gyeongsangnam-do coastline.
What can I see when landing at Noibai International in Hanoi?
When landing at Noibai International (HAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Red River delta and Hanoi's urban sprawl during descent into Noibai. The river's distinctive meandering pattern and the city's grid layout are clearly visible from 8,000–12,000 feet. Notable sights include: Red River delta, Hanoi city center, Day River, Haiphong industrial area to the northeast.
How long is the flight from Kimhae to Hanoi?
The flight from Gimhae International (PUS) to Noibai International (HAN) takes about 3 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,700 miles (2,736 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Kimhae to Hanoi flight path pass over?
Gulf of Tonkin coastline (Hainan Island visible to the south), Hainan Strait, northern Vietnamese coastline near Haiphong, transition from open water to the Red River delta system