HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
11,811 km
7,339 miles
SJZ
Velas
Portugal
Distance
11,811 km
7,339 mi / 6,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
324°
northwest

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HAN SJZ
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Sao Jorge Airport
IATA Code HAN SJZ
ICAO Code VVNB LPSJ
City Hanoi Velas
Country Vietnam Portugal
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 39 ft 311 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 38.670000, -28.180000

Hanoi (HAN) to Velas (SJZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Velas, Portugal is 11,811 kilometers (7,339 miles / 6,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:51 in Hanoi, it's 07:51 in Velas. With a 8-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 Velas (SJZ) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 44° (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 Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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