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KUL → HAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Kuala Lumpur) to Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the stunning Vietnamese coastline, the turquoise waters of the South China Sea, and the potential for a spectacular approach over the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay.
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East Coast Beaches
Glimpse the white sandy shores and tropical islands of Terengganu as you head north over the Gulf of Thailand.
Central Vietnam Coast
See the dramatic meeting of mountains and sea near Da Nang and the historic city of Hue.
Ha Long Bay
If the flight path approaches from the east, you may see the world-famous limestone pillars rising from the Gulf of Tonkin.
Haiphong Port
View the busy maritime activity and massive container ships entering northern Vietnam's largest port city.
The right side is the 'photographer's side' for this route, especially in the afternoon when the sun illuminates the coastline. Keep your camera ready during the final 30 minutes of the flight; if the arrival pattern takes you over the Gulf of Tonkin, the aerial view of the Ha Long Bay archipelago is world-class. Seasonal haze can occur in Northern Vietnam from January to March, so clear days provide the best visibility.
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Kuala Lumpur Skyline
Catch a distant glimpse of the Petronas Twin Towers and the KL Tower shortly after takeoff from KUL.
Titiwangsa Mountains
View the rugged, jungle-covered central mountain range that forms the backbone of Peninsular Malaysia.
Annamite Range
Observe the dense forest and misty peaks of the Truong Son Mountains along the Laos-Vietnam border.
Red River Delta
Witness the intricate patchwork of emerald green rice paddies and winding rivers during the descent into Hanoi.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the rising sun. It offers better views of the inland mountainous terrain of central Vietnam and the agricultural heartland of the Red River Delta. Choose a seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the ground features.
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Get eSIMs for VietnamDistance: 2,102 km (1,306 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 48 min
Departure: KUL (2.7455799579619997, 101.70999908446998)
Arrival: HAN (21.221200942993164, 105.80699920654295)
Route Type: International
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