HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
10,966 km
6,814 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
10,966 km
6,814 mi / 5,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
31°
north northeast

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HAN SHN
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code HAN SHN
ICAO Code VVNB KSHN
City Hanoi Shelton
Country Vietnam United States
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 39 ft 273 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 47.230000, -123.150000

Hanoi (HAN) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 10,966 kilometers (6,814 miles / 5,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:44 in Hanoi, it's 19:44 in Shelton. With a 15-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 Shelton (SHN) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 315° (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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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