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HAN → PNH
Which side of the plane to sit from Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) to Phnom Penh International Airport (Phnom-penh)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior sequence of views, starting with the iconic Ninh Binh karst landscape shortly after takeoff and concluding with an excellent perspective of the Mekong River's path during the descent into Phnom Penh.
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Red River Delta
Exquisite patterns of rice paddies and ancient agricultural layouts surrounding Hanoi.
Ninh Binh Karst Formations
Dramatic limestone pillars rising from the ground, known as 'Ha Long Bay on Land' near Tam Coc.
Gulf of Tonkin Coast
Distant views of the Vietnamese coastline and the South China Sea during the mid-flight segment.
Lower Mekong River
Broad, sweeping views of the Mekong as it snakes through the flat Cambodian plains.
Phnom Penh Confluence
The visual meeting point of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers right before landing.
Book an 'A' window seat. Morning flights (before 10:00 AM) are ideal for this side as the sun will be behind you, providing better lighting for photography of the Ninh Binh karsts and the Mekong. During the rainy season (May to October), cloud build-up is common in the afternoon, so early departures offer the clearest visibility.
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Annamite Mountain Range
Rugged, jungle-clad peaks along the Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia border region.
Tonle Sap Lake
The massive 'Great Lake' of Cambodia visible in the distance during the descent.
Tonle Sap River
The unique river that connects the Great Lake to the Mekong, visible during the final approach.
Phnom Penh Cityscape
Views of the Royal Palace and the city's rapidly expanding skyline if the plane circles from the west.
Choose an 'F' window seat. This side is better for viewing the vastness of the Tonle Sap Lake on the horizon. If you are flying in the late afternoon, the sunset over the Cambodian mountains can be spectacular from this side, though glare may interfere with photos. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain from dense mountains to flat floodplains.
Book Hotels in Phnom-penhDistance: 1,081 km (672 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: HAN (21.221200942993164, 105.80699920654295)
Arrival: PNH (11.546600341796877, 104.84400177001952)
Route Type: International
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