Kunming to Hạ Long flights
Hạ Long lies 637 km (396 mi) south-east of Kunming, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 34 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.
| Kunming | Hạ Long | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Vietnam |
| Population | 6 million | 270,054 |
| Elevation | 1,895 m (6,217 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | KMG, 23 km out | HPH, 39 km out |
Clocks in Hạ Long are 1 h behind Kunming right now, so a 1 h 34 min journey lands only 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Hạ Long
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 Kunming
Kunming is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 14,764-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Hạ Long
Hạ Long is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cat Bi International Airport (HPH), 39 km (24 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Van Don International Airport (VDO, 40 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Bi International Airport | HPH | 39 km (24 mi) | 10,007 ft | 6 ft |
| Van Don International Airport (regional) | VDO | 40 km (25 mi) | 11,811 ft | 24 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Hạ Long from Kunming?
637 km (396 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kunming.
How long does it take to get from Kunming to Hạ Long by air?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kunming and Hạ Long?
Hạ Long is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Kunming to Hạ Long flights?
Typically Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH); Hạ Long also has VDO.
What currency do I need in Hạ Long?
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.