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PNH → HAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Phnom Penh International Airport (Phnom-penh) to Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the sprawling Mekong River system upon takeoff and the rugged, lush peaks of the Annamite Range and Northern Highlands during the cruise and descent into Hanoi.
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Mekong River
Expansive views of the winding river shortly after departing Phnom Penh.
Tonle Sap
Distant views of Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake to the northwest.
Annamite Range
Dramatic limestone karsts and dense jungle canopy along the Cambodia-Vietnam border.
Northern Highlands
Mist-covered mountains as the flight enters Northern Vietnam territory.
Hanoi Suburbs
Aerial perspective of the growing urban sprawl and industrial zones west of the capital.
Choose this side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the mountains. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes after takeoff for the best shots of the Mekong. In winter months, look for 'sea of clouds' formations over the Lao-Vietnamese border where the mountains trap moisture.
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Cambodian Lowlands
A patchwork of rice paddies and rural villages north of Phnom Penh.
Central Highlands
Views of the Gia Lai and Kon Tum plateaus characterized by unique red basalt soil.
Gulf of Tonkin
On very clear days, the shimmering horizon of the South China Sea is visible to the east.
Red River Delta
A stunning mosaic of green and gold rice fields during the final descent into Noi Bai.
Song Hong
The massive Red River snaking through the delta towards the sea before landing.
This side is best for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while capturing the soft light on the rice fields. During the monsoon season (May-October), this side often provides better views of towering cumulus cloud formations over the Gulf of Tonkin as you approach the coast.
Book Hotels in HanoiDistance: 1,081 km (672 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: PNH (11.546600341796877, 104.84400177001952)
Arrival: HAN (21.221200942993164, 105.80699920654295)
Route Type: International
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