GBK
Gbangbatok
Sierra Leone
12,542 km
7,793 miles
HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
Distance
12,542 km
7,793 mi / 6,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
63°
east northeast

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GBK HAN
Airport Name Gbangbatok Airport Noi Bai International Airport
IATA Code GBK HAN
ICAO Code GFGK VVNB
City Gbangbatok Hanoi
Country Sierra Leone Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 75 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 7.770000, -12.380000 21.220000, 105.810000

Gbangbatok (GBK) to Hanoi (HAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) in Gbangbatok, Sierra Leone to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam is 12,542 kilometers (7,793 miles / 6,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 21:42 in Gbangbatok, it's 04:42 in Hanoi. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Hanoi (HAN) to Gbangbatok (GBK) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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