Wuhan (Huangpi) to Hanoi (Soc Son)
2h 06m The flight from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) covers 1,353 km (841 miles) and takes approximately 2h 06m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 220°, passing near 26.1° N, 109.8° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 2h 28m | 2h 53m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 1h 44m | 2h 09m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 1h 30m | 1h 55m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 1h 36m | 2h 01m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| WUH | HAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Wuhan Tianhe International Airport | Noi Bai International Airport |
| City | Wuhan (Huangpi) | Hanoi (Soc Son) |
| Country | China | Vietnam |
| ICAO | ZHHH | VVNB |
| Coordinates | 30.7748, 114.2137 | 21.2212, 105.807 |
| Elevation | 113 ft | 39 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Wuhan (Huangpi) to Hanoi (Soc Son)?
A non-stop flight from Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) takes about 2h 06m. The great-circle distance is 1,353 km (841 miles, 731 nautical miles), flying south-west on an initial bearing of 220°.
How far is Wuhan (Huangpi) from Hanoi (Soc Son)?
1,353 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 841 miles or 731 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between WUH and HAN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 1,353 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Wuhan (Huangpi)
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.