Karachi to Móng Cái flights
Móng Cái lies 4,187 km (2,602 mi) east of Karachi, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 6 h 7 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.
| Karachi | Móng Cái | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Vietnam |
| Population | 11.6 million | 108,553 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | KHI, 16 km out | VDO, 73 km out |
Clocks in Móng Cái are 2 h ahead of Karachi right now, so a 6 h 7 min journey lands 8 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Móng Cái
Crossing from Pakistan into Vietnam: money changes from the Rupee to the Dong (VND); traffic switches to the right; 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 Karachi
Karachi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jinnah International Airport (KHI), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-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 Karachi?
4,187 km (2,602 mi) in a straight line, east of Karachi.
How long does it take to get from Karachi to Móng Cái by air?
About 6 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Karachi and Móng Cái?
Móng Cái is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Karachi).
Which airports are used for Karachi to Móng Cái flights?
Typically Jinnah International Airport (KHI) 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.