HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
16,685 km
10,368 miles
MRD
Merida
Venezuela
Distance
16,685 km
10,368 mi / 9,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

HAN MRD
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Alberto Carnevalli Airport
IATA Code HAN MRD
ICAO Code VVNB SVMD
City Hanoi Merida
Country Vietnam Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Caracas
Elevation 39 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 8.580000, -71.160000

Hanoi (HAN) to Merida (MRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela is 16,685 kilometers (10,368 miles / 9,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:28 in Hanoi, it's 04:28 in Merida. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,968 feet between the two airports. Alberto Carnevalli Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Merida (MRD) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 6° (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 Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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