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After flying from Phu Quoc Island to the city I love the most, Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City), and spending nearly one week exploring this vibrant, modern, and bustling metropolis, it was time to head north to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.
This video is a full flight report on the Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Hanoi route — the busiest and most popular domestic air route in Vietnam.
This journey was extra special, as it marked my second time flying onboard the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner — a true “sky resort” and one of the most advanced wide-body aircraft in service today, operated by Vietnam Airlines, the national carrier of Vietnam.
Before departure, I had the chance to experience the brand-new Domestic Terminal 3 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Stepping inside for the first time was truly overwhelming — from the bustling atmosphere and ultra-modern architecture to the high ceilings and state-of-the-art design, everything reflects a new era of air travel in Vietnam.
As the largest and busiest airport in the country, Tan Son Nhat offered incredible aviation scenes before boarding. I watched aircraft from many airlines taxi, take off, and land, and admired some of the world’s most advanced airplanes up close — including the Airbus A350, Boeing 777, and of course the magnificent Boeing 787-10, a true masterpiece of modern aviation.
The weather was perfect for both departure and arrival, making for a smooth and comfortable flight. The journey concluded beautifully with a stunning sunset at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) upon arrival in Hanoi.
What a relaxing and enjoyable flight — thank you for joining me on this journey!
*Below is the information of the flight:*
• Route: Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) - Hanoi (HAN)
• Carrier: The national carrier Vietnam Airlines
• Flight Date: Dec 9, 2025
• Aircraft: Boeing 787-10
• Flight number: VN 248
• Registration: VN-A877
• Class: Economy
• Seat: 43A
• Class Configuration: 8 Business (J), 195 Economy (Y).
• Scheduled Flight time: About 1 hours + 10 minutes
• Scheduled time of departure: 1:40PM (actual: 2:20PM, delayed 20 minutes)
• Scheduled time of arrival: 3:45PM (actual: 4:06PM)
• Distance in miles: 1160 km (720.79 miles)
• Fare: Around $98.77 one-way (economy class), depend on the time of booking including seat selection as well as the type of aircraft
*Key moments:*
0:00 Intro / Flight route
0:55 Getting to & Arrival at the airport
1:58 Terminal 3 (Brand New)
2:47 Flight information
3:03 Check-in / Baggage drop off
3:51 Security check
3:56 Departure Hall and the scenes
4:15 The restroom of the Terminal 3
4:58 Plane spotting
6:11 Boarding at gate 7 with PBB (Passenger Boarding Bridge)
6:42 In-flight / Details
6:52 The seat 43A / amenities
8:44 In-Flight safety video
10:29 Captain Announcement for the fist-time
11:13 Pushback
11:20 Cabin crew speaking for preparing for takeoff
12:27 Taxiing to the runway 25L
13:07 Turning on the runway 07R/25L
13:23 Takes off (after delayed 20 minutes)
2:28 Cabin Crew speaking
15:15 Seat amenities
15:57 In-flight Entertainment System
16:19 Cabin tour
16:39 Lavatory
17:53 Serving food and drink
18:12 Light meal
18:35 The window
19:22 Captain speaking for descent for landing
19:41 Cabin crew speaking for prepare for landing
19:57 Hanoi under the wings
20:29 Approaching
20:43 Landing
21:07 Cabin crew speaking
22:07 Disembarking
22:57 Board a bus to the terminal
23:21 Domestic Arrival
23:31 Baggage Claim Area
23:41 Exit the airport
*Onboard VIETNAM AIRLINES Boeing 787-10:*
- No reclining seat
- Really large legroom, comfortable
- Plug / USB socket/headphone jack
- Touch screen
- In-Flight Entertainment System
- Light meal / Bottled meal included for short flights
- Cabin baggage included (1 carry-on item (max 10kg) + 1 accessory)
- Checked baggage included (The maximum weight for each piece of 1st free checked baggage is 23kg (50lbs))
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