HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
10,437 km
6,485 miles
MDI
Makurdi
Nigeria
Distance
10,437 km
6,485 mi / 5,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
280°
west

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HAN MDI
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Makurdi Airport
IATA Code HAN MDI
ICAO Code VVNB DNMK
City Hanoi Makurdi
Country Vietnam Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Lagos
Elevation 39 ft 371 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 7.700000, 8.610000

Hanoi (HAN) to Makurdi (MDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Makurdi Airport (MDI) in Makurdi, Nigeria is 10,437 kilometers (6,485 miles / 5,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Nigeria. 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 10:55 in Hanoi, it's 04:55 in Makurdi. 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 Makurdi (MDI) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 68° (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 Makurdi Airport (MDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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