ABQ
Albuquerque
United States
12,885 km
8,006 miles
HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
Distance
12,885 km
8,006 mi / 6,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Denver
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ABQ HAN
Airport Name Albuquerque International Sunport Airport Noi Bai International Airport
IATA Code ABQ HAN
ICAO Code KABQ VVNB
City Albuquerque Hanoi
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,355 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 35.040000, -106.610000 21.220000, 105.810000

Albuquerque (ABQ) to Hanoi (HAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) in Albuquerque, United States to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam is 12,885 kilometers (8,006 miles / 6,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:29 in Albuquerque, it's 09:29 in Hanoi. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,316 feet between the two airports. Noi Bai International Airport sits lower than Albuquerque International Sunport Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hanoi (HAN) to Albuquerque (ABQ) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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