GLF
Golfito
Costa Rica
16,552 km
10,285 miles
HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
Distance
16,552 km
10,285 mi / 8,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
344°
north northwest

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GLF HAN
Airport Name Golfito Airport Noi Bai International Airport
IATA Code GLF HAN
ICAO Code MRGF VVNB
City Golfito Hanoi
Country Costa Rica Vietnam
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 49 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 8.650000, -83.180000 21.220000, 105.810000

Golfito (GLF) to Hanoi (HAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golfito Airport (GLF) in Golfito, Costa Rica to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam is 16,552 kilometers (10,285 miles / 8,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Costa Rica 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 00:52 in Golfito, it's 13:52 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.

The return flight from Hanoi (HAN) to Golfito (GLF) follows a heading of 17° (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 Golfito Airport (GLF) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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