Shanghai to Long Bien flights
Long Bien lies 1,919 km (1,192 mi) south-west of Shanghai, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 13 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.
| Shanghai | Long Bien | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Vietnam |
| Population | 24.9 million | 347,829 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | HAN, 23 km out |
Clocks in Long Bien are 1 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 3 h 13 min journey lands only 2 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Long Bien
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 Shanghai
Shanghai is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,154-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, 34 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 96 km).
Arriving in Long Bien
Long Bien is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,466-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cat Bi International Airport (HPH, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noi Bai International Airport | HAN | 23 km (14 mi) | 12,466 ft | 39 ft |
| Cat Bi International Airport | HPH | 89 km (55 mi) | 10,007 ft | 6 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Long Bien from Shanghai?
1,919 km (1,192 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Long Bien by air?
About 3 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Long Bien?
Long Bien is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Long Bien flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN); Long Bien also has HPH.
What currency do I need in Long Bien?
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.