HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
9,750 km
6,058 miles
MDK
Mbandaka
DR Congo
Distance
9,750 km
6,058 mi / 5,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

HAN MDK
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Mbandaka Airport
IATA Code HAN MDK
ICAO Code VVNB FZEA
City Hanoi Mbandaka
Country Vietnam DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 39 ft 1,040 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 0.020000, 18.290000

Hanoi (HAN) to Mbandaka (MDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo is 9,750 kilometers (6,058 miles / 5,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 21:40 in Hanoi, it's 15:40 in Mbandaka. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,001 feet between the two airports. Mbandaka Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport.

The return flight from Mbandaka (MDK) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 69° (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 Mbandaka Airport (MDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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