Loading map...

PEK destination photo
HAN destination photo

PEKHAN

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of China's inland geography, featuring the rugged Taihang Mountains, a clear crossing of the Yangtze River, and the world-famous karst limestone formations of Guangxi as you approach the Vietnamese border.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
⛰️

Taihang Mountains

Dramatic ridges and peaks that mark the boundary between the North China Plain and the Loess Plateau.

🏙️

Wuhan Skyline

Views of the sprawling 'Three Cities of Wuhan' and the numerous bridges spanning the wide Yangtze.

🧗

Guangxi Karst Landscape

The visual highlight of the trip featuring thousands of jagged limestone peaks near the Guilin region.

⛰️

Northern Vietnam Highlands

Rugged, forested mountain ranges that transition into the fertile plains near Hanoi.

🎑

Hanoi Approach

Close-up views of the suburban expansion and the Red River as the aircraft turns for final approach.

The Guangxi Karst peaks are best viewed about 45-60 minutes before landing; ensure your window is clean for photography. Mid-afternoon flights provide the best lighting for the western mountain ranges without the direct glare of the sun.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
🏙️

Beijing Sprawl

Expansive views of the capital's eastern districts and the Olympic Park area shortly after takeoff.

🌉

Yangtze River Crossing

A massive aerial view of the Yangtze river basin near the industrial hubs of Central China.

💧

Dongting Lake

One of China's largest freshwater lakes visible in the distance across the Hunan province plains.

🎋

Red River Delta

The final descent offers a mosaic of rice paddies and winding waterways characteristic of Northern Vietnam.

Choose this side for early morning flights to see the sunrise over the horizon. During the descent into Hanoi, look for the intricate irrigation systems and vibrant green rice fields that define the landscape of the Red River Delta.

Top Activities in Hanoi
Route Information

Distance: 2,332 km (1,449 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 7 min

Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)

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.