Right-side seats provide superior scenery for the majority of the flight. The takeoff view of Yangmingshan is more dramatic than the landing approach, and right-side passengers also see the Taiwan Strait coastline and potentially the northern coast of Taiwan during the initial westward climb before heading toward Vietnam.
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Flight Path
Taipei to Hanoi is 1,034 miles (1,665 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Taiwan Strait (crossing westbound at 25,000-30,000 feet), Penghu Islands (visible as small landmasses in the strait if flying south of direct route), Fujian Province coastline of mainland China (visible on the western horizon during mid-flight at altitude), transition from mountainous Taiwan terrain to flat coastal plains and agricultural areas as the aircraft approaches Vietnamese airspace
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from TSA
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the northern approach over Taipei Basin and the Yangmingshan volcanic plateau as the aircraft climbs westward. The terrain rises dramatically to the north, providing immediate visual interest during the initial climb-out phase.
Landing at HAN
LEFTLeft-side seats offer the best views during descent into Hanoi. The aircraft approaches from the southeast, and left-side passengers see the Red River delta, Hanoi's urban core, and the surrounding agricultural plains as the plane descends toward Noibai International Airport north of the city.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Sungshan (TSA) to Noibai International (HAN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Hanoi. Right-side seats provide superior scenery for the majority of the flight. The takeoff view of Yangmingshan is more dramatic than the landing approach, and right-side passengers also see the Taiwan Strait coastline and potentially the northern coast of Taiwan during the initial westward climb before heading toward Vietnam.
What can I see during takeoff from Sungshan in Taipei?
During takeoff from Sungshan (TSA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the northern approach over Taipei Basin and the Yangmingshan volcanic plateau as the aircraft climbs westward. The terrain rises dramatically to the north, providing immediate visual interest during the initial climb-out phase. Notable sights include: Yangmingshan National Park (volcanic peaks), Taipei 101 and downtown Taipei skyline, Tamsui River valley, northern Taipei Basin urban sprawl.
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 offer the best views during descent into Hanoi. The aircraft approaches from the southeast, and left-side passengers see the Red River delta, Hanoi's urban core, and the surrounding agricultural plains as the plane descends toward Noibai International Airport north of the city. Notable sights include: Red River delta and its distributary channels, Hanoi city center with its distinctive French colonial street grid, West Lake (Ho Tay), agricultural plains and fish ponds of the delta.
How long is the flight from Taipei to Hanoi?
The flight from Sungshan (TSA) to Noibai International (HAN) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,034 miles (1,665 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Taipei to Hanoi flight path pass over?
Taiwan Strait (crossing westbound at 25,000-30,000 feet), Penghu Islands (visible as small landmasses in the strait if flying south of direct route), Fujian Province coastline of mainland China (visible on the western horizon during mid-flight at altitude), transition from mountainous Taiwan terrain to flat coastal plains and agricultural areas as the aircraft approaches Vietnamese airspace