HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
13,323 km
8,279 miles
NUK
Nukutavake
French Polynesia
Distance
13,323 km
8,279 mi / 7,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
101°
east

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HAN NUK
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Nukutavake Airport
IATA Code HAN NUK
ICAO Code VVNB NTGW
City Hanoi Nukutavake
Country Vietnam French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 39 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 -19.290000, -138.770000

Hanoi (HAN) to Nukutavake (NUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia is 13,323 kilometers (8,279 miles / 7,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:50 in Hanoi, it's 05:50 in Nukutavake. With a 17-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 Nukutavake (NUK) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 284° (west northwest). 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 Nukutavake Airport (NUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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