The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Lai Airport (LTC) in Lai, Chad is 9,580 kilometers (5,953 miles / 5,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Chad. 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 04:31 in Hanoi, it's 22:31 in Lai. 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 1,132 feet between the two airports. Lai Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport.

The return flight from Lai (LTC) 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 Lai Airport (LTC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.