BLB
Panama City
Panama
16,613 km
10,323 miles
HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
Distance
16,613 km
10,323 mi / 8,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Panama
Heading
350°
north

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BLB HAN
Airport Name Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport Noi Bai International Airport
IATA Code BLB HAN
ICAO Code MPPA VVNB
City Panama City Hanoi
Country Panama Vietnam
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 52 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 8.910000, -79.600000 21.220000, 105.810000

Panama City (BLB) to Hanoi (HAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) in Panama City, Panama to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam is 16,613 kilometers (10,323 miles / 8,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Panama with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:33 in Panama City, it's 20:33 in Hanoi. With a 12-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 Hanoi (HAN) to Panama City (BLB) follows a heading of 11° (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 Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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