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DMK → HAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Don Mueang International Airport (Bangkok) to Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a more dramatic view of the rugged Annamite Mountains and the intricate winding of the Red River as you descend into the Hanoi basin.
Pathum Thani Urban Sprawl
Dense urban planning and canal systems of the northern Bangkok outskirts immediately after takeoff.
Khorat Plateau
The vast, flat agricultural landscape of Northeast Thailand, showcasing a patchwork of rice paddies.
Mekong River Crossing
The majestic river forming the natural border between Thailand and Laos, often visible near Nakhon Phanom.
Annamite Range Karsts
Jagged limestone peaks and dense tropical rainforests stretching across the Laotian and Vietnamese border.
Red River Delta
The fertile, vibrant green plains and winding waterways leading the final approach into Noi Bai.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. The most impressive views occur approximately 50-60 minutes into the flight when crossing the mountainous border into Vietnam. Watch for the dramatic change from flat plains to vertical karst formations.
Suvarnabhumi Vicinity
Aerial views of the industrial corridors and logistics hubs east of Bangkok's main international airport.
Nam Theun Reservoirs
Large, shimmering hydroelectric reservoirs nestled deep within the Laotian highlands.
Gulf of Tonkin Coastline
Distances views of the Vietnamese coast and the South China Sea if the flight path tracks slightly south.
Vinh City Outskirts
Views of the Lam River and the urban center of Vinh during the mid-flight transit over Vietnam.
Mount Ba Vi
On a clear descent, the silhouette of the Ba Vi mountain range can be seen rising to the west of Hanoi.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights as the sun sets on the opposite side, providing soft, golden light over the mountains. Look for the glint of sunlight off the numerous reservoirs in central Laos during the middle portion of the flight.
Distance: 982 km (610 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: DMK (13.9125995636, 100.607002258)
Arrival: HAN (21.221200942993164, 105.80699920654295)
Route Type: International
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