HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
12,472 km
7,750 miles
KBS
Bo
Sierra Leone
Distance
12,472 km
7,750 mi / 6,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HAN KBS
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Bo Airport
IATA Code HAN KBS
ICAO Code VVNB GFBO
City Hanoi Bo
Country Vietnam Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Freetown
Elevation 39 ft 328 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 7.940000, -11.760000

Hanoi (HAN) to Bo (KBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Bo Airport (KBS) in Bo, Sierra Leone is 12,472 kilometers (7,750 miles / 6,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 15:10 in Hanoi, it's 08:10 in Bo. 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 Bo (KBS) 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 Bo Airport (KBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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