HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
14,775 km
9,181 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
14,775 km
9,181 mi / 7,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HAN ZIH
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code HAN ZIH
ICAO Code VVNB MMZH
City Hanoi Ixtapa
Country Vietnam Mexico
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Mexico_City
Elevation 39 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 17.600000, -101.460000

Hanoi (HAN) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 14,775 kilometers (9,181 miles / 7,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Mexico. 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 04:43 in Hanoi, it's 15:43 in Ixtapa. With a 13-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 Ixtapa (ZIH) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). 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 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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