AKF
Kufra
Libya
8,337 km
5,180 miles
HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
Distance
8,337 km
5,180 mi / 4,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKF HAN
Airport Name Kufra Airport Noi Bai International Airport
IATA Code AKF HAN
ICAO Code HLKF VVNB
City Kufra Hanoi
Country Libya Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,367 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 21.220000, 105.810000

Kufra (AKF) to Hanoi (HAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam is 8,337 kilometers (5,180 miles / 4,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Libya with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:14 in Kufra, it's 03:14 in Hanoi. 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 1,328 feet between the two airports. Noi Bai International Airport sits lower than Kufra Airport.

The return flight from Hanoi (HAN) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Kufra Airport (AKF) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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