BEX
Benson
United Kingdom
9,271 km
5,761 miles
HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
Distance
9,271 km
5,761 mi / 5,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/London
Heading
64°
east northeast

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BEX HAN
Airport Name RAF Benson Noi Bai International Airport
IATA Code BEX HAN
ICAO Code EGUB VVNB
City Benson Hanoi
Country United Kingdom Vietnam
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 226 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 51.620000, -1.100000 21.220000, 105.810000

Benson (BEX) to Hanoi (HAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Benson (BEX) in Benson, United Kingdom to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam is 9,271 kilometers (5,761 miles / 5,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:55 in Benson, it's 15:55 in Hanoi. With a 7-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 Hanoi (HAN) to Benson (BEX) follows a heading of 323° (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 RAF Benson (BEX) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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