HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
9,139 km
5,679 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
9,139 km
5,679 mi / 4,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
359°
north

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HAN THU
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code HAN THU
ICAO Code VVNB BGTL
City Hanoi Thule
Country Vietnam Greenland
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Thule
Elevation 39 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 76.530000, -68.700000

Hanoi (HAN) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 9,139 kilometers (5,679 miles / 4,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Greenland. 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 00:25 in Hanoi, it's 13:25 in Thule. With a 11-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 Thule (THU) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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