Loading map...
KIX → HAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Kansai International Airport (Osaka) to Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including the volcanic peaks of Kyushu, the turquoise reefs of the Ryukyu Islands, Hainan Island, and the breathtaking limestone karsts of Halong Bay during the descent.
Search flights from KIX to HAN
Sakurajima & Kyushu
Views of southern Japan's active volcanoes and the rugged mountainous terrain of Kyushu shortly after takeoff.
Okinawa & Ryukyu Islands
A stunning chain of islands surrounded by coral reefs and varying shades of turquoise water in the East China Sea.
Hainan Island
The tropical coastline and mountainous interior of China's southernmost province as you cross the South China Sea.
Halong Bay
The world-famous UNESCO site featuring thousands of limestone karsts and isles rising from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin.
Haiphong Port
The busy industrial shipping lanes and docks of northern Vietnam's largest port city just before landing.
Sit on the right for the iconic Halong Bay view during descent. For the best photography, a midday flight highlights the coral reef colors around Okinawa, while the limestone karsts of Halong Bay look most dramatic in the soft afternoon light.
Book Hotels in Hanoi
Seto Inland Sea
Aerial views of the countless small islands dotting the sea between Honshu and Shikoku immediately after departure.
Taiwanese Central Range
The dramatic eastern cliffs and high mountain peaks of Taiwan rising sharply from the Pacific Ocean.
Da Nang Coastline
If the flight path takes a southerly entry, the urban sprawl and beaches of central Vietnam are visible.
Red River Delta
The intricate patchwork of emerald green rice paddies and winding distributaries as the plane approaches Hanoi.
The left side is ideal for catching the sunrise if you are on an early morning flight. During the final 30 minutes of the flight, watch for the shift from the blue sea to the vibrant green agriculture of the delta.
Get eSIMs for Japan
Get eSIMs for VietnamDistance: 3,229 km (2,006 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 48 min
Departure: KIX (34.42729949951172, 135.24400329589844)
Arrival: HAN (21.221200942993164, 105.80699920654295)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.