EFW
Jefferson
United States
12,685 km
7,882 miles
HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
Distance
12,685 km
7,882 mi / 6,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
339°
north northwest

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EFW HAN
Airport Name Jefferson Municipal Airport Noi Bai International Airport
IATA Code EFW HAN
ICAO Code KEFW VVNB
City Jefferson Hanoi
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,047 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 42.010000, -94.340000 21.220000, 105.810000

Jefferson (EFW) to Hanoi (HAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jefferson Municipal Airport (EFW) in Jefferson, United States to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam is 12,685 kilometers (7,882 miles / 6,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 06:12 in Jefferson, it's 19:12 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 1,008 feet between the two airports. Noi Bai International Airport sits lower than Jefferson Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Hanoi (HAN) to Jefferson (EFW) follows a heading of 16° (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 Jefferson Municipal Airport (EFW) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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