Yangon to Hanoi flights
Hanoi lies 1,121 km (697 mi) north-east of Yangon, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 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.
| Yangon | Hanoi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | Vietnam |
| Population | 4.5 million | 8.1 million |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | RGN, 12 km out | HAN, 22 km out |
Clocks in Hanoi are 30 min ahead of Yangon right now, so a 2 h 11 min journey lands 2 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Hanoi
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 Yangon
Yangon is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yangon International Airport (RGN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,200-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Hanoi
Hanoi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), 22 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, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noi Bai International Airport | HAN | 22 km (14 mi) | 12,466 ft | 39 ft |
| Cat Bi International Airport | HPH | 95 km (59 mi) | 10,007 ft | 6 ft |
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Staying in Hanoi
Our booking partner lists 4,280+ places to stay in Hanoi (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 855 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (412), and 68 are five-star. Across 703 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 567,541 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hanoi from Yangon?
1,121 km (697 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Yangon.
How long does it take to get from Yangon to Hanoi by air?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yangon and Hanoi?
Hanoi is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Yangon).
Which airports are used for Yangon to Hanoi flights?
Typically Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN); Hanoi also has HPH.
What currency do I need in Hanoi?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Hanoi?
Our booking partner lists 4,280+ places to stay in Hanoi, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.