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HAN → HND
Which side of the plane to sit from Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (Tokyo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Japanese coastline, including the Shikoku and Honshu mountains, and most importantly, the iconic Mount Fuji during the descent into Tokyo Haneda.
Ha Long Bay
Shortly after takeoff, catch a glimpse of the famous limestone karsts and emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin.
Hainan Island
Aerial views of the southern coastline of China's tropical island province during the initial cruise phase.
Shikoku Mountains
Stunning views of the rugged, forested peaks of southern Japan as the flight tracks along the archipelago.
Mount Fuji
The highlight of the trip, visible on the left during the descent if weather is clear and the approach is from the west.
Yokohama Skyline
As the plane enters the Tokyo Bay area, the urban sprawl of Yokohama and central Tokyo often appears on the left.
For the highest probability of seeing Mount Fuji, select a window seat on the left. On morning departures from Hanoi, the sun will be on the right side of the plane, giving you perfectly lit landscapes on the left without glare. During winter months, visibility is usually much higher for mountain viewing.
Pacific Sunrise
On overnight flights, the right side provides a spectacular view of the sun rising over the Pacific Ocean.
Philippine Sea
Vast, deep blue oceanic views for the majority of the flight duration over the East China Sea.
Izu Islands
A chain of volcanic islands stretching south from Tokyo Bay can often be seen during the final approach.
Chiba Industry
Views of the massive industrial complexes and shipping ports along the eastern edge of Tokyo Bay.
Boso Peninsula
The final landscape before touchdown, featuring the coastal scenery of Chiba prefecture.
The right side is best for passengers on 'red-eye' flights who want to witness the sunrise over the ocean. While it lacks the major land features of the left, it provides a great perspective of the massive scale of Tokyo Bay's shipping traffic during the final landing sequence.
Distance: 3,661 km (2,275 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 18 min
Departure: HAN (21.221200942993164, 105.80699920654295)
Arrival: HND (35.552299, 139.779999)
Route Type: International
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