DET
Detroit
United States
12,882 km
8,005 miles
HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
Distance
12,882 km
8,005 mi / 6,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Detroit
Heading
351°
north

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DET HAN
Airport Name Coleman A Young Municipal Airport Noi Bai International Airport
IATA Code DET HAN
ICAO Code KDET VVNB
City Detroit Hanoi
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Detroit Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 626 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 42.410000, -83.010000 21.220000, 105.810000

Detroit (DET) to Hanoi (HAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam is 12,882 kilometers (8,005 miles / 6,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 16:24 in Detroit, it's 04:24 in Hanoi. With a 12-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 Detroit (DET) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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