FAC
Faaite Airport
French Polynesia
12,578 km
7,816 miles
HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
Distance
12,578 km
7,816 mi / 6,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
286°
west northwest

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FAC HAN
Airport Name Faaite Airport Noi Bai International Airport
IATA Code FAC HAN
ICAO Code NTKF VVNB
City N/A Hanoi
Country French Polynesia Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 7 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -16.690000, -145.330000 21.220000, 105.810000

Faaite Airport (FAC) to Hanoi (HAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam is 12,578 kilometers (7,816 miles / 6,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:54 in Faaite Airport, it's 20:54 in Hanoi. With a 17-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 Faaite Airport (FAC) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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