BDT
Gbadolite Airport
DR Congo
9,302 km
5,780 miles
HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
Distance
9,302 km
5,780 mi / 5,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
69°
east northeast

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BDT HAN
Airport Name Gbadolite Airport Noi Bai International Airport
IATA Code BDT HAN
ICAO Code FZFD VVNB
City N/A Hanoi
Country DR Congo Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,509 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 4.250000, 20.980000 21.220000, 105.810000

Gbadolite Airport (BDT) to Hanoi (HAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbadolite Airport (BDT) in Gbadolite Airport, DR Congo to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam is 9,302 kilometers (5,780 miles / 5,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:38 in Gbadolite Airport, it's 20:38 in Hanoi. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,470 feet between the two airports. Noi Bai International Airport sits lower than Gbadolite Airport.

The return flight from Hanoi (HAN) to Gbadolite Airport (BDT) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gbadolite Airport (BDT) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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