Lagos to Thốt Nốt flights
Thốt Nốt lies 11,197 km (6,957 mi) east of Lagos, +6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 6 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.
| Lagos | Thốt Nốt | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Vietnam |
| Population | 15.4 million | 158,225 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | VCA, 28 km out |
Clocks in Thốt Nốt are 6 h ahead of Lagos right now, so a 15 h 6 min journey lands 21 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Thốt Nốt
Crossing from Nigeria into Vietnam: money changes from the Naira 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 Lagos
Lagos is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,794-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Thốt Nốt
Thốt Nốt is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Can Tho International Airport (VCA), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rach Gia Airport (VKG, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can Tho International Airport | VCA | 28 km (17 mi) | 9,843 ft | 9 ft |
| Rach Gia Airport (regional) | VKG | 56 km (35 mi) | 4,921 ft | 7 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,197 km (6,957 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Thốt Nốt from Lagos?
11,197 km (6,957 mi) in a straight line, east of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Thốt Nốt by air?
About 15 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lagos and Thốt Nốt?
Thốt Nốt is 6 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Thốt Nốt flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Can Tho International Airport (VCA); Thốt Nốt also has VKG.
What currency do I need in Thốt Nốt?
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.