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Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The right side is highly favored for the potential to see the Angkor Archaeological Park immediately after departure from Siem Reap and the lush patterns of the Red River Delta during the descent into Hanoi.

Right Side Highlights
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Angkor Wat

Depending on the departure runway, the massive moats and towers of the temple complex are often visible to the right.

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Mekong River

The mighty Mekong can be seen snaking through the landscape as the flight heads northeast toward the border.

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Red River Delta

An intricate patchwork of emerald green rice paddies and winding distributaries typical of Northern Vietnam.

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Noi Bai Approach

Excellent views of the industrial zones and traditional villages surrounding the Hanoi metropolitan area.

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Nhat Tan Bridge

The iconic cable-stayed bridge over the Red River is often visible during the final approach path.

Request a window seat on the right and aim for a morning flight for the clearest visibility of Angkor Wat. During the final 20 minutes of the flight, the right side offers a spectacular view of the intensive agriculture in the Red River Delta. Be aware that seasonal haze in Northern Vietnam (December to March) can sometimes obscure ground details.

Left Side Highlights
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Tonlé Sap Lake

The largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia visible to the south as you climb out of Siem Reap.

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Phnom Kulen

A forested mountain plateau considered a sacred site in Cambodia, visible shortly after takeoff.

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Annamite Range

Rugged, mist-covered mountain peaks that form the natural border between Laos and Vietnam.

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Western Hanoi

Views of the rapidly expanding urban sprawl and the Ba Vi mountain range in the distance.

The left side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh tropical sun. Keep your camera ready about 10 minutes after takeoff for the best views of the Cambodian rural landscape and the expansive Tonlé Sap basin. During descent, look for the sharp transition from mountains to the flat plains of the North.

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Route Information

Distance: 894 km (556 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min

Departure: REP (13.410699844400003, 103.81300354)

Arrival: HAN (21.221200942993164, 105.80699920654295)

Route Type: International

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