The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam is 16,493 kilometers (10,248 miles / 8,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Costa Rica 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 20:04 in Punta Arenas, it's 09:04 in Hanoi. With a 13-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 1,175 feet between the two airports. Noi Bai International Airport sits lower than Buenos Aires Airport.

The return flight from Hanoi (HAN) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 17° (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 Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.