Shanghai to Tây Hồ flights
Tây Hồ lies 1,924 km (1,195 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 | Tây Hồ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Vietnam |
| Population | 24.9 million | 168,300 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | HAN, 17 km out |
Clocks in Tây Hồ 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 Tây Hồ
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 Tây Hồ
Tây Hồ is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), 17 km (11 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, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noi Bai International Airport | HAN | 17 km (11 mi) | 12,466 ft | 39 ft |
| Cat Bi International Airport | HPH | 99 km (62 mi) | 10,007 ft | 6 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tây Hồ from Shanghai?
1,924 km (1,195 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Tây Hồ 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 Tây Hồ?
Tây Hồ is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Tây Hồ flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN); Tây Hồ also has HPH.
What currency do I need in Tây Hồ?
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.