Kunming to Vinh flights
Vinh lies 771 km (479 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 44 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 | Vinh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Vietnam |
| Population | 6 million | 790,000 |
| Elevation | 1,895 m (6,217 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | KMG, 23 km out | VII, 7 km out |
Clocks in Vinh are 1 h behind Kunming right now, so a 1 h 44 min journey lands only 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vinh
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 Vinh
Vinh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Vinh Airport (VII), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,875 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinh Airport (regional) | VII | 7 km (4 mi) | 7,875 ft | 23 ft |
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Staying in Vinh
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Vinh. Of the 22 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (12), and 2 are five-star. Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 1,574 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Vinh from Kunming?
771 km (479 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kunming.
How long does it take to get from Kunming to Vinh by air?
About 1 h 44 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 Vinh?
Vinh is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Kunming to Vinh flights?
Typically Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Vinh Airport (VII).
What currency do I need in Vinh?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Vinh?
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Vinh, bookable on this site.
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.