Flights to Hạ Long
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Hạ Long is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cat Bi International Airport (HPH), 39 km (24 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Van Don International Airport (VDO, 40 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Bi International Airport | HPH | 39 km (24 mi) | 10,007 ft | 6 ft |
| Van Don International Airport (regional) | VDO | 40 km (25 mi) | 11,811 ft | 24 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,007 ft, HPH can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 6 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Hạ Long
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hạ Long to Chongqing | China | 959 km (596 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Hạ Long to Chengdu | China | 1,121 km (697 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Hạ Long to Guangzhou | China | 681 km (423 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Hạ Long to Shenzhen | China | 744 km (462 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Hạ Long to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,127 km (700 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Hạ Long to Wuhan | China | 1,290 km (802 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Hạ Long to Xi’an | China | 1,491 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Hạ Long to Dongguan | China | 726 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Hạ Long to Foshan | China | 666 km (414 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Hạ Long to Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 749 km (465 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Hạ Long to Nanning | China | 244 km (152 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Hạ Long to Kunming | China | 637 km (396 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Hạ Long to Bangkok | Thailand | 1,061 km (659 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Hạ Long to Xiamen | China | 1,195 km (742 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Hạ Long to Guiyang | China | 627 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Hạ Long to Yangon | Myanmar | 1,237 km (769 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Hạ Long to Bao'an | China | 725 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Hạ Long to Fuzhou | China | 1,370 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Hạ Long to Zhongshan | China | 674 km (419 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Hạ Long to Shantou | China | 1,024 km (637 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Hạ Long to Shiyan | China | 1,351 km (840 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Hạ Long to Changsha | China | 1,002 km (623 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Hạ Long to Shanghai | China | 1,832 km (1,138 mi) | about 3 h 6 min |
| Hạ Long to Lahore | Pakistan | 3,454 km (2,146 mi) | about 5 h 11 min |
| Hạ Long to Mumbai | India | 3,572 km (2,219 mi) | about 5 h 20 min |
| Hạ Long to Mexico City | Mexico | 14,696 km (9,132 mi) | about 19 h 35 min |
| Hạ Long to Hangzhou | China | 1,671 km (1,039 mi) | about 2 h 54 min |
| Hạ Long to Karachi | Pakistan | 4,112 km (2,555 mi) | about 6 h 1 min |
| Hạ Long to Delhi | India | 3,122 km (1,940 mi) | about 4 h 45 min |
| Hạ Long to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1,740 km (1,081 mi) | about 2 h 59 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Hạ Long?
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) is the closest large airport at 39 km (24 mi). The others, VDO, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is HPH from Hạ Long city centre?
39 km (24 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Hạ Long on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.