Nanning to Thái Nguyên flights
Thái Nguyên lies 288 km (179 mi) south-west of Nanning, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 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.
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| Nanning | Thái Nguyên | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Vietnam |
| Population | 6 million | 420,000 |
| Elevation | 91 m (299 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | NNG, 28 km out | HAN, 42 km out |
Clocks in Thái Nguyên are 1 h behind Nanning right now, so a 1 h 7 min journey lands only 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Thái Nguyên
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 Nanning
Nanning is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nanning Wuxu International Airport (NNG), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Thái Nguyên
Thái Nguyên is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, whose 12,466-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noi Bai International Airport | HAN | 42 km (26 mi) | 12,466 ft | 39 ft |
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Staying in Thái Nguyên
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Common questions
How far is Thái Nguyên from Nanning?
288 km (179 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Nanning.
How long does it take to get from Nanning to Thái Nguyên by air?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nanning and Thái Nguyên?
Thái Nguyên is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Nanning to Thái Nguyên flights?
Typically Nanning Wuxu International Airport (NNG) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).
What currency do I need in Thái Nguyên?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Thái Nguyên?
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Thái Nguyên, 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 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.