HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
12,363 km
7,682 miles
KBA
Kabala
Sierra Leone
Distance
12,363 km
7,682 mi / 6,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HAN KBA
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Kabala Airport
IATA Code HAN KBA
ICAO Code VVNB GFKB
City Hanoi Kabala
Country Vietnam Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Freetown
Elevation 39 ft 1,012 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 9.640000, -11.520000

Hanoi (HAN) to Kabala (KBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Kabala Airport (KBA) in Kabala, Sierra Leone is 12,363 kilometers (7,682 miles / 6,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:24 in Hanoi, it's 23:24 in Kabala. 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 Kabala (KBA) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Kabala Airport (KBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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