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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers a more dramatic perspective of the rugged eastern Tibetan Plateau fringes and the iconic Mount Fansipan as you enter Vietnamese airspace.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Hengduan Ranges

Look west for distant views of the snow-capped peaks that mark the eastern edge of the Great Himalayan massif.

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Jinsha River Gorges

Glimpse the upper reaches of the Yangtze River as it winds through massive mountain canyons in northern Yunnan.

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Kunming Plateau

View the high-altitude landscapes surrounding Yunnan's capital and the northern tip of Dianchi Lake.

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Mount Fansipan

Identify the highest peak in Indochina, often rising above a blanket of clouds as you descend toward Hanoi.

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Black River Reservoir

See the vast, branching waters of the Song Da reservoir nestled between the Hoang Lien Son mountains.

The right side is superior for mountain lovers; choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the peaks of western Sichuan and Mount Fansipan without glare.

Left Side Highlights
6.8
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Sichuan Basin Transition

Watch the urban landscape of Chengdu transform into the rolling agricultural hills of the southern Sichuan Basin.

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Wumeng Mountains

View the sharp limestone karst formations and deep valleys typical of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau border.

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Red River Valley

Follow the silt-rich Red River as it carves a path from the Chinese highlands toward the Gulf of Tonkin.

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Lao Cai Border

Observe the densely forested border region where the mountains begin to soften into the northern Vietnamese highlands.

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Hanoi Northern Suburbs

See the rapid industrial development and intricate canal systems surrounding Noi Bai International Airport.

Opt for the left side if you enjoy observing the transition from high-altitude karst terrain to the lush, green deltas of Vietnam; morning flights offer softer lighting for these green landscapes.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,057 km (657 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min

Departure: CTU (30.578500747680664, 103.9469985961914)

Arrival: HAN (21.221200942993164, 105.80699920654295)

Route Type: International

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