4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There are plenty of seating areas, good food options, and overall the airport feels comfortable and accessible.”
Chagai Bader5★ on Google
Airports / Vietnam / HAN
Large airport · HAN
Noi Bai International Airport.
Hanoi (Soc Son), Vietnam · 39 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
52,964 ratings
0
Operators based
39
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Hanoi (Soc Son), VietnamELEV 39 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
52,964
Google reviews
ratings on Google
39
Field elevation
feet above sea level
12
Nearest alternate
nm to VVGL
Field standing
#10 / 22
Vietnam airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 52964 Google ratings , ranked against 22 rated Vietnam fields.
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Gia Lam Air Base (VVGL).
Overview
Located in Hanoi (Soc Son), Vietnam, Noi Bai International Airport (VVNB / HAN) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 39 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into HAN for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Gia Lam Air Base (VVGL, 12 nm), Cat Bi International Airport (HPH, 57 nm), and Van Don International Airport (VDO, 90 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 12,466-foot paved runway, HAN can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from HAN depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Noibai Airport and Sân bay Quốc tế Nội Bài. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Hanoi (Soc Son).
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Security and check-in were efficient, and the flow of passengers feels smooth without unnecessary stress.”
Chagai Bader5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff are quite helpful and guide you efficiently.”
SAMIR K S4★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Noi Bai International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
VVNB
IATA
HAN
FAA / Local
VVNB
Elevation
39 ft
Coordinates
21.2212° N · 105.8070° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Vietnam fields
state range 6–3,156 ft
At 39 ft, HAN sits higher than 50% of the 22 Vietnam fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,466 ft
- 11R/29L12,466 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
- 11L/29R10,499 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,466 ft
HAN's 12,466 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 12nmVVGLGia Lam Air BaseHanoi (Long Bien)
- 57nmHPHCat Bi International AirportHaiphong (Hai An)
- 90nmVDOVan Don International AirportVan Don
- 91nmCN-0053Baihe Ningming Air BaseNingming
- 109nmNEUSam Neua Airport
- 149nmVIIVinh AirportVinh
Location
Open the full mapVVNB · Noi Bai International Airport · Hanoi (Soc Son), Vietnam
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HAN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,687 nm | 11h 18m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,277 nm | 12h 40m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,936 nm | 14h 12m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,349 nm | 15h 10m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,425 nm | 15h 21m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,529 nm | 15h 35m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,627 nm | 15h 49m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,655 nm | 15h 53m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HAN?
- Noi Bai International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,466 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at HAN?
- Noi Bai International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,466 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to HAN?
- The closest alternate is Gia Lam Air Base (VVGL), about 12 nm away, followed by Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HAN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 18m (4,687 nm), Honolulu about 12h 40m (5,277 nm), Seattle about 14h 12m (5,936 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.