GAQ
Gao Airport
Mali
10,920 km
6,785 miles
HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
Distance
10,920 km
6,785 mi / 5,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
65°
east northeast

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GAQ HAN
Airport Name Gao Airport Noi Bai International Airport
IATA Code GAQ HAN
ICAO Code GAGO VVNB
City N/A Hanoi
Country Mali Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Bamako Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 870 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 16.250000, -0.010000 21.220000, 105.810000

Gao Airport (GAQ) to Hanoi (HAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gao Airport (GAQ) in Gao Airport, Mali to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam is 10,920 kilometers (6,785 miles / 5,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:46 in Gao Airport, it's 15:46 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 Gao Airport (GAQ) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Gao Airport (GAQ) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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