HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
9,079 km
5,642 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
9,079 km
5,642 mi / 4,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
302°
west northwest

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HAN WAX
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code HAN WAX
ICAO Code VVNB HLZW
City Hanoi Zuwara
Country Vietnam Libya
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 39 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 32.950000, 12.020000

Hanoi (HAN) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 9,079 kilometers (5,642 miles / 4,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Libya. 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 12:22 in Hanoi, it's 07:22 in Zuwara. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 70° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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