HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
9,570 km
5,946 miles
LIE
Libenge
DR Congo
Distance
9,570 km
5,946 mi / 5,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

HAN LIE
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Libenge Airport
IATA Code HAN LIE
ICAO Code VVNB FZFA
City Hanoi Libenge
Country Vietnam DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 39 ft 1,125 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 3.630000, 18.630000

Hanoi (HAN) to Libenge (LIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Libenge Airport (LIE) in Libenge, DR Congo is 9,570 kilometers (5,946 miles / 5,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:33 in Hanoi, it's 12:33 in Libenge. 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 1,086 feet between the two airports. Libenge Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport.

The return flight from Libenge (LIE) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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