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DIN → HAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Dien Bien Phu Airport (Dienbienphu) to Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic scenery, featuring the vast turquoise waters of the Hoa Binh Reservoir and the distinctive Ba Vi mountain peaks during the descent into Hanoi.
Hoa Binh Reservoir
A massive, winding reservoir with countless islands, often called 'Ha Long Bay on the mountain'.
Ba Vi Massif
Three prominent peaks rising sharply from the plains, serving as a landmark for the approach into Hanoi.
Song Da (Black River)
The deep, blue-green curves of the Black River as it carves through the limestone karst mountains.
Hanoi Cityscape
Panoramic views of the capital's expansion, including the Red River bridges and urban sprawl near Noi Bai.
The right side is the clear winner for landmark viewing. Keep your camera ready mid-flight for the reservoir and about 15 minutes before landing for the Ba Vi peaks. Late afternoon flights offer a beautiful golden hour glow over the water features.
Muong Thanh Valley
Aerial perspective of the historic Dien Bien Phu battlefield and its surrounding agricultural patchwork upon takeoff.
Hoang Lien Son Range
Vast views of Vietnam's highest mountain range extending toward the northern horizon.
Red River Delta
The transition from rugged highland terrain to the emerald green rice paddies of the northern plains.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. Look out immediately after departure to spot the historic monuments and the layout of the Dien Bien Phu basin.
Distance: 291 km (181 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 29 min
Departure: DIN (21.3974990845, 103.008003235)
Arrival: HAN (21.221200942993164, 105.80699920654295)
Route Type: Domestic
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