Cần Thơ to Insein flights
Insein lies 1,295 km (804 mi) north-west of Cần Thơ, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 25 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Cần Thơ | Insein | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Myanmar |
| Population | 1.5 million | 247,675 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) |
| Nearest large airport | VCA, 10 km out | RGN, 4 km out |
Clocks in Insein are 30 min behind Cần Thơ right now, so a 2 h 25 min journey lands only 1 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Insein
Crossing from Vietnam into Myanmar: money changes from the Dong to the Kyat (MMK); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +95; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cần Thơ
Cần Thơ is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Can Tho International Airport (VCA), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rach Gia Airport (VKG, 72 km).
Arriving in Insein
Insein is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yangon International Airport (RGN), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,200-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangon International Airport | RGN | 4 km (2 mi) | 11,200 ft | 109 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Insein from Cần Thơ?
1,295 km (804 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Cần Thơ.
How long does it take to get from Cần Thơ to Insein by air?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cần Thơ and Insein?
Insein is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Yangon against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
Which airports are used for Cần Thơ to Insein flights?
Typically Can Tho International Airport (VCA) to Yangon International Airport (RGN).
What currency do I need in Insein?
The Kyat (MMK).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.