HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
9,864 km
6,129 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
9,864 km
6,129 mi / 5,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
251°
west southwest

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HAN SJQ
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code HAN SJQ
ICAO Code VVNB FLSS
City Hanoi Sesheke
Country Vietnam Zambia
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 39 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Hanoi (HAN) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 9,864 kilometers (6,129 miles / 5,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Zambia. 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 17:31 in Hanoi, it's 12:31 in Sesheke. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,061 feet between the two airports. Sesheke Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 67° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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