HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
12,266 km
7,622 miles
PMD
Palmdale
United States
Distance
12,266 km
7,622 mi / 6,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HAN PMD
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport
IATA Code HAN PMD
ICAO Code VVNB KPMD
City Hanoi Palmdale
Country Vietnam United States
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 39 ft 2,543 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 34.630000, -118.080000

Hanoi (HAN) to Palmdale (PMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) in Palmdale, United States is 12,266 kilometers (7,622 miles / 6,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:48 in Hanoi, it's 13:48 in Palmdale. With a 15-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 2,504 feet between the two airports. Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport.

The return flight from Palmdale (PMD) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). 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 Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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