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HAN → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic topographical variety, including the high-altitude peaks of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, the vast Gobi Desert, and a clear view of the Ural Mountains' crossing.
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Hengduan Mountains
Dramatic ridges and deep valleys of the eastern Himalayan foothills in Yunnan.
Gobi Desert
Expansive views of the gravel plains and rocky outcrops of southern Mongolia and northern China.
Ural Mountains
The historic geographic border separating the continents of Asia and Europe.
Moscow Suburbs
The dense suburban sprawl and organized dacha communities on the approach to DME.
For daytime flights, the sun is generally to the south, providing side-lighting that emphasizes the shadows and textures of the mountain ranges. This side is superior for observing the transition from tropical landscapes to the arid central Asian terrain. Expect the most scenic mountain views roughly 1-2 hours after departure.
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Red River Delta
A beautiful patchwork of emerald rice paddies and winding waterways immediately after takeoff.
Siberian Taiga
Enormous stretches of dense coniferous forests that dominate the Russian landscape for hours.
Volga River
Aerial views of Europe's longest river as the flight nears the Moscow region.
Moscow City View
Distant glimpses of the 'Seven Sisters' skyscrapers and the Moscow City financial district depending on the wind direction and approach path.
The right side is excellent for seeing the lush greenery of Vietnam during takeoff. During winter months, this side offers an incredible perspective of the snow-covered Siberian wilderness. If the flight path takes a more northerly route, you may catch a glimpse of the northern edges of Lake Baikal. Choose this side if you prefer the serene, repetitive beauty of the northern forests.
Book Hotels in MoscowDistance: 6,693 km (4,159 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 52 min
Departure: HAN (21.221200942993164, 105.80699920654295)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: International
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