HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
15,871 km
9,862 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
15,871 km
9,862 mi / 8,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HAN QBX
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code HAN QBX
ICAO Code VVNB SNOB
City Hanoi Sobral
Country Vietnam Brazil
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Fortaleza
Elevation 39 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Hanoi (HAN) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 15,871 kilometers (9,862 miles / 8,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:10 in Hanoi, it's 12:10 in Sobral. With a 10-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 Sobral (QBX) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 59° (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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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