MXP
Milan
Italy
15,800 km
9,818 miles
VHZ
Vahitahi
French Polynesia
Distance
15,800 km
9,818 mi / 8,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Rome
Heading
304°
northwest

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MXP VHZ
Airport Name Malpensa International Airport Vahitahi Airport
IATA Code MXP VHZ
ICAO Code LIMC NTUV
City Milan Vahitahi
Country Italy French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 768 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 45.630000, 8.730000 -18.780000, -138.850000

Milan (MXP) to Vahitahi (VHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 15,800 kilometers (9,818 miles / 8,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Italy with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:13 in Milan, it's 09:13 in Vahitahi. 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.

The return flight from Vahitahi (VHZ) to Milan (MXP) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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