About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Noibai International (HAN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Singapore to Hanoi. The right side wins overall because while left is better at takeoff, the right side captures the South China Sea coastline of Vietnam during cruise descent and delivers the most dramatic landing view over the Red River Delta and Hanoi's lakes. The left side takeoff view is excellent but shorter in duration.
What can I see during takeoff from Singapore Changi in Singapore?
During takeoff from Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Changi typically departs northward on runway 02L/02C, putting the left side facing west over Singapore city. You get a clear view of the downtown skyline, Marina Bay, and the southern islands as the aircraft climbs and banks northwest toward Vietnam. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and the Southern Islands chain, Johor Strait and southern Malaysia coastline, Singapore Strait shipping lanes.
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. Noi Bai typically lands on runway 11R/11L approaching from the west, meaning the aircraft tracks eastward on final. The right side faces south toward Hanoi city, giving a clear view of Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake, and the Red River as you descend over the flat Red River Delta. Notable sights include: West Lake (Ho Tay) — largest lake in Hanoi, Red River and its wide braided delta plain, Hoan Kiem Lake in the Old Quarter, Hanoi urban grid spreading south of the river.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Hanoi?
The flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Noibai International (HAN) takes Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Singapore to Hanoi flight path pass over?
The route tracks north-northwest over the Gulf of Thailand, crossing the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula near Kota Bharu, then over the Gulf of Tonkin along the Vietnamese coast. The Cardamom Mountains of Cambodia and the Central Highlands of Vietnam are visible to the west during mid-flight. The coastline of central Vietnam — Da Nang area and the Hai Van Pass — may be visible on the right side during descent. The Red River Delta becomes visible in the final 30 minutes as the aircraft descends over flat agricultural lowlands.