Hanoi to Shaping flights
Shaping lies 759 km (472 mi) east of Hanoi, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 43 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.
| Hanoi | Shaping | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | China |
| Population | 8.1 million | 107,589 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | HAN, 22 km out | CAN, 77 km out |
Clocks in Shaping are 1 h ahead of Hanoi right now, so a 1 h 43 min journey lands 2 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Shaping
Crossing from Vietnam into China: money changes from the Dong to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Hanoi
Hanoi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,466-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cat Bi International Airport (HPH, 95 km).
Arriving in Shaping
Shaping is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 88 km), Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 95 km), Macau International Airport (MFM, 95 km), Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 37 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | CAN | 77 km (48 mi) | 12,467 ft | 50 ft |
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | SZX | 88 km (55 mi) | 12,467 ft | 13 ft |
| Zhuhai Jinwan Airport | ZUH | 95 km (59 mi) | 13,517 ft | 23 ft |
| Macau International Airport | MFM | 95 km (59 mi) | 10,544 ft | 20 ft |
| Foshan Shadi Airport (regional) | FUO | 37 km (23 mi) | 9,186 ft | 6 ft |
Book a flight to Shaping
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Shaping
Live rooms and prices for Shaping are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Shaping
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Shaping from Hanoi?
759 km (472 mi) in a straight line, east of Hanoi.
How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Shaping by air?
About 1 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hanoi and Shaping?
Shaping is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Bangkok).
Which airports are used for Hanoi to Shaping flights?
Typically Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN); Shaping also has SZX, ZUH, MFM, FUO.
What currency do I need in Shaping?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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.