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HAN → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Tibetan Plateau and the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, followed by the stunning transition from the Caspian Sea to the European Alps.
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Tibetan Plateau
The world's highest plateau featuring vast high-altitude lakes and ice-capped peaks shortly after leaving Vietnamese airspace.
Southern Caspian Coast
The deep blue waters of the world's largest inland body of water meeting the Alborz mountain range.
The Caucasus
Dramatic mountain scenery as the flight crosses between the Caspian and Black Seas.
The Alps
Breathtaking views of the Austrian and German Alps as the flight begins its final descent into Frankfurt.
Danube River
Aerial views of the winding Danube river as it snakes through Central Europe towards Germany.
Sit on the left for the best morning light on the Himalayas if taking an early departure. However, be aware that flying west means the sun will be on this side for most of the day; keep your window shade partially closed to avoid glare while monitoring the moving map for the Alps approach.
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Taklamakan Desert
Glimpses of one of the world's largest sandy deserts with its shifting dunes and arid beauty.
Tien Shan Mountains
The 'Heavenly Mountains' providing a jagged, snow-drenched horizon across Central Asia.
Aral Sea Basin
The unique and stark landscape of the receding Aral Sea and the surrounding salt flats.
Northern European Plain
The transition into orderly, geometric patterns of Polish and German agricultural heartlands.
The right side is ideal for travelers who prefer indirect light, as it remains in the shade during this westbound flight. It provides excellent, clear views of the Central Asian mountain ranges without the harsh sun glare experienced on the left.
Book Hotels in FrankfurtDistance: 8,712 km (5,413 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 15 min
Departure: HAN (21.221200942993164, 105.80699920654295)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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