Chongqing to Móng Cái flights
Móng Cái lies 905 km (562 mi) south of Chongqing, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 55 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.
| Chongqing | Móng Cái | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Vietnam |
| Population | 22 million | 108,553 |
| Elevation | 289 m (948 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | CKG, 19 km out | VDO, 73 km out |
Clocks in Móng Cái are 1 h behind Chongqing right now, so a 1 h 55 min journey lands only 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Móng Cái
Crossing from China into Vietnam: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dong (VND); sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +84; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chongqing
Chongqing is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Móng Cái
Móng Cái is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Van Don International Airport (VDO), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Don International Airport (regional) | VDO | 73 km (45 mi) | 11,811 ft | 24 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Móng Cái from Chongqing?
905 km (562 mi) in a straight line, south of Chongqing.
How long does it take to get from Chongqing to Móng Cái by air?
About 1 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chongqing and Móng Cái?
Móng Cái is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chongqing to Móng Cái flights?
Typically Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Van Don International Airport (VDO).
What currency do I need in Móng Cái?
The Dong (VND).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.