Lashio to Haiphong flights
Haiphong lies 950 km (590 mi) east of Lashio, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 58 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.
| Lashio | Haiphong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | Vietnam |
| Population | 131,000 | 2.6 million |
| Elevation | 845 m (2,772 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | LSH, 5 km out | HPH, 7 km out |
Clocks in Haiphong are 30 min ahead of Lashio right now, so a 1 h 58 min journey lands 2 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Haiphong
Crossing from Myanmar into Vietnam: money changes from the Kyat 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 Lashio
Lashio is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lashio Airport (LSH), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,285 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Haiphong
Haiphong is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cat Bi International Airport (HPH), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Noi Bai International Airport (HAN, 99 km), Van Don International Airport (VDO, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Bi International Airport | HPH | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,007 ft | 6 ft |
| Noi Bai International Airport | HAN | 99 km (62 mi) | 12,466 ft | 39 ft |
| Van Don International Airport (regional) | VDO | 81 km (50 mi) | 11,811 ft | 24 ft |
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Staying in Haiphong
Our booking partner lists 427 places to stay in Hai Phong. Of the 294 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (135), and 12 are five-star. Across 35 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 7,114 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Haiphong from Lashio?
950 km (590 mi) in a straight line, east of Lashio.
How long does it take to get from Lashio to Haiphong by air?
About 1 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lashio and Haiphong?
Haiphong is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Yangon).
Which airports are used for Lashio to Haiphong flights?
Typically Lashio Airport (LSH) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH); Haiphong also has HAN, VDO.
What currency do I need in Haiphong?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Haiphong?
Our booking partner lists 427 places to stay in Hai Phong, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.