HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
9,356 km
5,813 miles
LJA
Lodja
DR Congo
Distance
9,356 km
5,813 mi / 5,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

HAN LJA
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Lodja Airport
IATA Code HAN LJA
ICAO Code VVNB FZVA
City Hanoi Lodja
Country Vietnam DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 39 ft 1,647 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 -3.420000, 23.450000

Hanoi (HAN) to Lodja (LJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Lodja Airport (LJA) in Lodja, DR Congo is 9,356 kilometers (5,813 miles / 5,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 DR Congo. 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 00:07 in Hanoi, it's 19:07 in Lodja. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,608 feet between the two airports. Lodja Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport.

The return flight from Lodja (LJA) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 68° (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 Lodja Airport (LJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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