GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
10,028 km
6,231 miles
HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
Distance
10,028 km
6,231 mi / 5,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GIS HAN
Airport Name Gisborne Airport Noi Bai International Airport
IATA Code GIS HAN
ICAO Code NZGS VVNB
City Gisborne Hanoi
Country New Zealand Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 15 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -38.660000, 177.980000 21.220000, 105.810000

Gisborne (GIS) to Hanoi (HAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam is 10,028 kilometers (6,231 miles / 5,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 New Zealand with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:56 in Gisborne, it's 18:56 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.

The return flight from Hanoi (HAN) to Gisborne (GIS) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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