Kunming to Sơn Tây flights
Sơn Tây lies 519 km (322 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 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.
| Kunming | Sơn Tây | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Vietnam |
| Population | 6 million | 230,577 |
| Elevation | 1,895 m (6,217 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | KMG, 23 km out | HAN, 32 km out |
Clocks in Sơn Tây are 1 h behind Kunming right now, so a 1 h 25 min journey lands only 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sơn Tây
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 Sơn Tây
Sơn Tây is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 12,466-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noi Bai International Airport | HAN | 32 km (20 mi) | 12,466 ft | 39 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sơn Tây from Kunming?
519 km (322 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kunming.
How long does it take to get from Kunming to Sơn Tây by air?
About 1 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 Kunming and Sơn Tây?
Sơn Tây is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Kunming to Sơn Tây flights?
Typically Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).
What currency do I need in Sơn Tây?
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.