HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
12,386 km
7,696 miles
SBI
Koundara
Guinea
Distance
12,386 km
7,696 mi / 6,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
294°
west northwest

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HAN SBI
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Sambailo Airport
IATA Code HAN SBI
ICAO Code VVNB GUSB
City Hanoi Koundara
Country Vietnam Guinea
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Conakry
Elevation 39 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 12.570000, -13.360000

Hanoi (HAN) to Koundara (SBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Sambailo Airport (SBI) in Koundara, Guinea is 12,386 kilometers (7,696 miles / 6,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Guinea. 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 19:00 in Hanoi, it's 12:00 in Koundara. With a 7-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 Koundara (SBI) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 61° (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 Sambailo Airport (SBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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