GCJ
Midrand
South Africa
9,878 km
6,138 miles
HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
Distance
9,878 km
6,138 mi / 5,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
66°
east northeast

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GCJ HAN
Airport Name Grand Central Airport Noi Bai International Airport
IATA Code GCJ HAN
ICAO Code FAGC VVNB
City Midrand Hanoi
Country South Africa Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,325 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -25.990000, 28.140000 21.220000, 105.810000

Midrand (GCJ) to Hanoi (HAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam is 9,878 kilometers (6,138 miles / 5,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 South Africa 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 18:38 in Midrand, it's 23:38 in Hanoi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,286 feet between the two airports. Noi Bai International Airport sits lower than Grand Central Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hanoi (HAN) to Midrand (GCJ) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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