Resorts in Vietnam are becoming increasingly popular among Russian tourists, but when choosing a holiday destination, the duration of the flight plays an important role.
Many travelers are interested in how many hours it takes to fly to Vietnam from Moscow and other cities on a direct flight, whether it is too tiring, and how much tickets cost. In this article we will analyze current airline offers to provide answers to these questions.
- A direct flight to Vietnam from Moscow lasts 9 hours
- A flight with a transfer takes from 13 to 32.5 hours
- Distance from Moscow to the capital of Vietnam: 6,735 km
- Time difference: +4 hours
The duration of the flight depends on several factors: place of arrival, weather conditions, type of flight and aircraft model. Usually The flight time from Moscow to Vietnam on a direct flight is 9-10 hours. This option is offered by Aeroflot airlines, Nordwind Airlines And Vietnam Airlines. Possible delays are strictly regulated and, with the exception of emergency situations, do not exceed 10 minutes.
When planning, you need to take into account the geography of the host country: the territory stretches along the coast, so if you are not going to travel throughout the entire area, it is better to choose a specific city. The largest airports are Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Phu Quoc and Nha Trang (Cam Ranh). It is proposed to fly directly with landing in three of them: flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are carried out by Aeroflot, to Nha Trang - by a Russian company Nordwind Airlines. Travel time is:
- from Moscow to Ho Chi Minh City – 10 hours;
- from Moscow to Hanoi – 9 hours;
- from Moscow to Nha Trang – 10 hours.
Flight with transfer
For those who do not care about travel time, but want to save money, the indirect flight option is suitable. Connections can be made in different countries: South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, etc. Moreover, on long flights with two transits you can save up to 30% of the total amount, but the trip will last a couple of days. If when flying from Moscow to Vietnam you are not concerned about how many hours to fly, but how much money you will save, then this is your option.
With the help of connecting flights it is convenient to travel from other cities of Russia, because... transportation is carried out by a large number of airlines. Let's consider the flight options Moscow - Vietnam and St. Petersburg - Vietnam, indicating prices and travel time.
From Saint-Petersburg:
- to Hanoi - by Aeroflot for 18,000 with a 4-hour transfer in Moscow, 14 hours on the way;
- to Ho Chi Minh City – Qatar Airways for 19,000 with a 2.5 hour transfer in Doha, 16.5 hours on the way;
- to Nha Trang – Hainan Airlines for 23,000 with transfers of 4 hours in Beijing and 14.5 hours in Shenzhen, 32.5 hours on the way;
- to Fukuoka - Aeroflot and VietjetAir for 29,000 with transfers of 9.5 hours in Moscow and 2.5 hours in Ho Chi Minh City, 24 hours on the way.
From the capital:
- to Hanoi – Turkish Airlines for 13,000 with a 7.5 hour stop in Istanbul, 24 hours on the way;
- to Ho Chi Minh City – Turkish Airlines for 13,000 with a 7.5 hour stop in Istanbul, 21 hours on the road;
- to Nha Trang – China Southern for 32,000 with a 2.5 hour stop in Guangzhou, 14 hours on the road;
- to Phu Quoc – Nordwind Airlines And VietjetAir for 17,000 with a 2-hour stop in Ho Chi Minh City, 13 hours on the road.
Ticket prices
The price of flights from the capital and other Russian cities depends on several factors.
1. Way of travel. Direct flights take less time but are more expensive. Connecting flights, on the contrary, save money, but at the same time the travel time increases. Tourists travel from capital to capital without transfers for 17,000 rubles, although most often trips cost around 20,000 - 25,000. A flight with a transfer will cost 13,000 - 20,000.
2. Departure time. Two rules apply here: tickets are cheaper on weekdays and on. From May to November, departure coincides with the time of tropical rains; beach holiday time begins in winter.
3. Promotions and tours. Most airlines run profitable promotions 1-2 times a year, including on flights to Asia. Subscribe to newsletters from carriers you are interested in and regularly monitor them: sometimes there are discounts above 50%. You can save on tickets by purchasing a last minute tour.
We also recommend searching for tours using popular aggregators such as aviasales.ru: this way you don’t have to manually compare offers from different carriers, the site will do this work for you and offer the most profitable options.
When wondering how many hours it takes to fly to Vietnam from Moscow or another city, you must understand that the flight time consists of several factors. The fastest way to get to the resort is by direct flight: the journey will take 9-10 hours to any of the three largest airports. The connecting flight takes much longer, but it will allow you to save money and travel from other cities.
To purchase tickets at a good price, try to buy them in advance, monitor promotions and use special aggregators that will show the lowest price or the most convenient route, and also tell you how long it takes to fly to Vietnam from Moscow on a direct flight.
In the article you will read about how many hours it takes to fly to Vietnam (Hanoi): flight times from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Samara and other major Russian cities.
We tell you in detail how many hours it takes to fly to Vietnam from Russian cities. The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, is taken as the end point.
How long does it take to fly from Moscow to Vietnam?
If you fly from Moscow to Vietnam direct flights Aeroflot and Vietnam Airlines, then it will only take 9 o'clock. Choosing connecting flights, be prepared for a long transfer:
- China Southern - from 16 hours travel time, transfer to Guangzhou (from 9 hours);
- combined flights of Aeroflot/Transaero + Vietnam Airlines with a transfer in Bangkok or Beijing (travel time from 12 hours);
- China Eastern - from 18 hours travel time, transfer in Shanghai (from 5.5 hours);
- Korean Air - from 21 hours travel time, transfer in Seoul (from 7.5 hours);
- Aeroflot + Qatar Airways - from 8.5 hours travel time, transfer in Doha;
- Qatar Airways - from 16 hours on the road, transfer in Doha (from 1.5 hours).
To Vietnam from St. Petersburg: flight time
There are no direct flights from St. Petersburg to Vietnam; you can fly with either one transfer or two. The fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Vietnam is to use combined flights of Transaero and Qatar Airways (you only have to fly 10 hours, transfer in Doha). There are quite a lot of Aeroflot flights - from 12.5 hours on the way, with a transfer in Moscow (from 2.5 hours). In addition, you can find a large number of combined flights with transfers of different times: S7/Aeroflot/Transaero + Qatar Airways/Vietnam Airlines, travel time - from 12 hours.
(photo © vbernamont / flickr.com)
Ekaterinburg - Vietnam: how long to fly
Just like from St. Petersburg, there are no direct flights from Yekaterinburg. It is possible to fly with only one or two transfers. The fastest way to get from Yekaterinburg to Vietnam is to fly on board Aeroflot - the journey will take 16.5 hours, however, the transfer in Moscow is 5 hours. You can choose a long transfer and walk around the capital. There are also combined flights S7/Transaero/Ural Airlines + Vietnam Airlines (travel time - from 1 day and 7 hours, transfer in Moscow).
How long does it take to fly to Vietnam from Samara?
The choice of flights from Samara to Vietnam is not very large. You can fly only with 1 or 2 transfers. Most flights are operated by Aeroflot ( from 12.5 hours travel, transfer in Moscow - from 1.5 hours). If we consider combined flights, then again everything depends on the duration of the transfer - travel time ranges from 13 hours to one and a half days (combinations S7/Transaero + Vietnam Airlines).
Novosibirsk - Vietnam: flight time
The most convenient and fastest option is a combined flight (Transaero + Thai Airways; on the way - 10 hours 15 minutes, two-hour layover in Bangkok). As for other combinations (S7/Ural Airlines/Transaero + Vietnam Airlines/Thai Airways), the travel time again depends on the duration of the transfer (from 15 hours on the way). In addition, you can fly with Aeroflot with a transfer in Moscow - travel time is from 16.5 hours.
We fly from Ufa to Vietnam
The fastest way to get from Ufa to Vietnam is by a combined flight (Aeroflot + Qatar Airways) with two transfers - in Moscow and Doha. How long does it take to fly to Vietnam from Ufa this way? Travel time will be 13 hours. If you just fly with Aeroflot, the travel time will be 18 hours (the transfer in Moscow is 7 hours).
(photo © Mr & Mrs Backpacker / flickr.com)
To Vietnam from other Russian cities
From Kazan
It is better to fly from Kazan to Vietnam on board Aeroflot - it will take from 16.5 hours (depending on the transfer). There are also combined flights (S7 + Vietnam Airlines) with a long layover in Moscow (from 19 hours) and many flights with two and three transfers (for example, S7 + Cathay Pacific - 1 day and 10 hours on the way, transfers in Moscow and Hong Kong) . There are no direct flights.
From Chelyabinsk
With one change: by Aeroflot with a change in Moscow, the journey takes from 18 hours. Combined flights: S7/Ural Airlines + Vietnam Airlines, travel time - 1 day and 20 hours.
From Krasnoyarsk
Like from Chelyabinsk, you can get from Krasnoyarsk to Vietnam by combined flights (S7 + Vietnam Airlines, 1 day 12 hours on the way), or on board Aeroflot with a transfer in Moscow (from 23 hours on the way), or with two transfers ( S7/Transaero + China Southern/Hong Kong Airlines), which, of course, is not very convenient, since the flight along with transfers takes a lot of time - from one and a half days.
Exactly the same scheme for Perm And Nizhny Novgorod : if you fly from Perm with two transfers, it will take more than one day, and if with one, it will take from 17 hours (Aeroflot, transfer in Moscow). Aeroflot flies from Nizhny Novgorod with one transfer, the flight time is from 13 hours.
You have found out how long to fly to Vietnam - now you can start searching for tickets and booking hotels.
Introductory image source: © Ashit Desai / flickr.com.
The countries of Southeast Asia often become inaccessible to Russians due to long-distance flights. Not every person is ready to spend about 10 hours in the air. We will tell you how to fly to Vietnam easier and faster. How much does a flight cost and how to save on it?
Vietnam receives flights from Russia at more than ten airports in the country. But the main flights mainly travel only to airport terminals in the two largest cities: Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi . Then they go on domestic flights to Da Nang, Phu Quoc and other places.
Therefore, we will take a closer look at flights to these main cities in Vietnam.
Moscow – Hanoi
The plane will fly to the capital of Vietnam. This route is best chosen by those who start their journey from the north of the country. The plane will be in the air for about 9.5 hours. But this is only if you choose a direct flight. If this option is too difficult for you (we will talk about the reasons below), choose flights with transfers.
| Airline | Flight | Time | Transfer | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroflot | SVO – 18:55 HAN – 8:20 | 9:25 | Straight | From 19,700 rubles the cheapest) |
| S7 Airlines (Performed by the airline | DME – 20:10 HAN – 16:15 (+1) | 16:05 | Doha – 0:50 | From 27,200 rubles |
| China Southern | SVO – 21:15 HAN – 23:15 (+1) | 22:00 | 1) Wuhan – 5:20 2) Guangzhou – 5:05 | From 35,600 rubles |
| China Eastern | SVO – 19:05 HAN – 18:40 (+1) | 19:35 | 1) Pudong – 4:25 2) Hong Kong – 1:30 | From 71,000 rubles |
| Turkish Airlines Vietnam Airlines | VKO – 20:30 HAN –15:25 (+2) | 38:55 | 1) Istanbul – 2:05 2) Singapore – 19:10 | From 36,000 rubles |
| Turkish Airlines Vietnam Airlines | VKO – 20:30 HAN – 20:35 (+1) | 20:05 | 1) Istanbul – 1:35 2) Seoul – 1:10 | From 409,600 rubles |
Moscow – Ho Chi Minh City
Those planning a beach holiday fly to Ho Chi Minh City. From this airport it is easy to reach the main southern resorts. A direct flight will take exactly 10 hours. But you need to keep in mind that there are not direct flights every day.
| Airline | Flight | Time | Transfer | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroflot | SVO – 19:20 SGN – 9:20 (+1) | 10:00 | Straight | From 16,000 rubles the cheapest) |
| Qatar Airways | DME – 20:10 SGN – 13:55 (+1) | 13:45 | Doha – 0:55 | From 18,200 rubles |
| Emirates | DME – 23:55 SGN – 19:40 (+1) | 15:45 | Dubai – 3:35 | From 23,200 rubles |
| Air Berlin | DME – 13:50 SGN – 19:00 (+1) | 25:10 | 1) Dusseldorf – 5:05 2) Abu Dhabi – 2:20 | From 24,700 rubles |
| S7 Airlines Vietnam Airlines | DME – 12:35 SGN – 14:55 (+2) | 46:20 | 1) Abu Dhabi – 15:45 2) Kuala Lumpur – 15:40 | From 94,600 rubles |
| Kenya Airways Vietnam Airlines | SVO – 18:40 SGN – 15:55 (+1) | 17:15 | 1) Dubai – 2:25 2) Bangkok – 1:35 | From 685,800 rubles |
If you need to get to another point in the country, and you do not want to waste time and money on ground transport, then you can get to 18 more airports from Russian cities. All flights are connecting. Here are some examples:
| Flight | Airline | Total time | Transfer | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow – 14:20 Danang – 16:20 (+1) | Singapore Airlines | 22:00 | Singapore – 9:00 | From 44,300 rubles |
| Moscow – 20:55 Nha Trang Cam Ranh – 16:30 (+1) | Vietnam Airlines | 15:35 | Ho Chi Minh City – 4:50 | From 28,700 rubles |
| Moscow – 20:55 Phu Quoc – 14:00 (+1) | Vietnam Airlines | 13:05 | Ho Chi Minh City – 2:15 | From 31,500 rubles |
| Moscow – 17:15 Haiphong – 11:45 (+2) | Japan Airlines + Jetstar | 38:30 | 1) Tokyo – 16:50 2) Ho Chi Minh City – 4:30 | From 37,900 rubles |
| Moscow – 20:55 Dalat – 18:35 (+1) | Vietnam Airlines | 17:40 | Ho Chi Minh City – 7:10 | From 32,100 rubles |
| Moscow – 23:55 Quy Nhon – 7:50 (+2) | Emirates + Hahn Air Systems | 27:55 | 1) Dubai – 3:35 2) Ho Chi Minh City – 11:00 | From 31,800 rubles |
Which flight to choose
There are two types of flights to get to Vietnam by air: direct and connecting:
- straight
Suitable for those who save their time. Who can handle long flights with ease? Who does not have problems with the cardiovascular system.
- interchange
The entire flight is divided into 2-3 parts. Each of them is smaller than a direct flight, which means it will be easier to reschedule. During the transfer, passengers can visit not only the airport territory, Duty Free shops, but also the city itself. But for this they will need time, at least 5-6 hours and permission to leave the airport. Sometimes airlines send passengers to a hotel during long layovers. They must return back no later than 1 hour before departure so as not to miss the flight.
Connecting flights are suitable for those who cannot stay in one position for a long time. For example, those who suffer from varicose veins. It will also be quite difficult for passengers with small children. But they are ideal for those who love to travel and want to see several countries and cities in one flight.
How to save money on a flight
Prices for flights to Vietnam are quite high, because... it lasts at least 9-10 hours. We will give you some tips on how to save on buying an air ticket.
- Look for incentive promotions from airlines. This way they attract customers, and the latter can save a significant part of the ticket price.
- Buy tickets in a round-trip package. This makes it possible to reduce the cost of the flight by 20-30%.
- Choose popular destinations. They are much cheaper.
- Skip unnecessary services and choose a more economical flight option.
- Direct flights are usually the cheapest.
- Flights on weekdays are slightly cheaper than on weekends.
- During periods of mass flights (holidays, vacations) or in the “low” season, tickets may become cheaper.
Have a nice holiday!
Very often you can hear the phrase that if Vietnam were located closer to Russia, then the number of our compatriots in this country would exceed the number of local residents. And there is a considerable amount of truth in this. But, unfortunately, Vietnam, like exotic Thailand, is also far away, and therefore more difficult to get to.
Direct flight time to Vietnam
So how long does it take to fly to Vietnam from Moscow? Every tourist who travels to different countries knows very well that the flight time is determined based on many nuances and factors: locality, arrival airport, type of flight and flight duration.
And now a little specifics. If you have already purchased an air ticket, then most likely it will indicate how long it takes to fly on a direct flight to Vietnam - approximately 9 hours. There is a lot of time, however, and the distance is considerable. Also, Russian tourists often choose a flight with a transfer to Guangzhou, which takes up to 16 hours, and several hours will have to be spent just waiting for the transfer itself. There are other transfer routes - there are 2 of them, but here the flight will last from 20 hours to a day. Thus, when answering the question of how long it is to fly with transfers to Vietnam, you will hear the numbers “9-24”.
| How long does it take to fly to Vietnam? | Flight time | Transplants |
|---|---|---|
| From Moscow | 8:45 - 9:20 | 0 |
| Fly to Vietnam from St. Petersburg (SPB) | 10:00 - 10:50 | 1 |
| From Novosibirsk | 12:55 - 13:50 | 1 |
| From Yekaterinburg | 11:10 - 11:50 | 1 |
| From Nizhny Novgorod | 09:45 - 10:20 | 1 |
| From Samara | 09:10 - 11:10 | 1 |
| From Omsk | 12:35 - 13:10 | 1 |
| From Kazan | 10:11 - 11:05 | 1 |
| From Chelyabinsk | 10:45 - 12:00 | 1 |
| From Rostov-on-Don | 10:20 - 11:20 | 1 |
| From Ufa | 10:45 - 11:20 | 1 |
| From Volgograd | 10:35 - 11:10 | 1 |
| From Minsk (Belarus) | 10:05 - 10:40 | 1 |
| From Kyiv (Ukraine) | 10:10 - 10:55 | 1 |
| Note: 0 - direct flight, 1 - with one transfer | ||
international Airport
The country's main air terminals are located in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi; they receive the largest number of airliners.
Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi is located to the north, 45 km from the city and is one of the largest objects in the country. With its two runways, it receives domestic and international flights. The airport has a number of kiosks with a variety of trinkets, where anyone arriving can purchase a card or a few souvenirs. Tourists also have an inexpensive and cozy cafe, a Duty Free shop and a luggage storage facility at their disposal.
Tan Son Nhut Airport in Ho Chi Minh City– is located 6 km from the city and is capable of serving about 17 million passengers annually. Like Hanoi's air gateway, it can accommodate all kinds of flights, both domestic and international, with the only difference being that many more planes from different airlines fly into Tan Son Nhat. As for the infrastructure of the airport terminal, here you will find exchange offices, ATMs, luggage storage, Duty Free, a conference room and even a shopping center, which is located 700 meters from the main terminal.
When flying to Vietnam from Moscow, it is important to know not only where it is better to land, which airlines are more comfortable to fly with, but also where to spend the night or which hotel to choose in Vietnam.
In this direction, the oldest and most proven carrier over the years is Aeroflot, a company that operates flights from Sheremetyevo to Noi Bai. The next equally popular airline among tourists is Vietnam Airlines, which operates on the route Moscow - Ho Chi Minh City or Moscow - Hanoi. Vietnamese airlines also represent another company - Qatar Airways, although with a very inconvenient route, since it is necessary to make a transfer in Doha or countries in the Middle East.
Vietnam airports on the map
Below is a map showing international airports in Vietnam in Russian:
How much does a plane ticket to Vietnam cost?
A significant factor in any tour is the price of the flight, so every tourist tries to find the most advantageous offer for himself.
The cost of an air ticket to Vietnam is approximately $1000 in economy class round-trip on a direct flight. During the discount season, this amount may decrease to $600. The most expensive flights are those tickets for which were purchased in December.
To save money, the best option is a flight with a transfer – $200. Please note that the cost of a connecting flight directly depends on the transfer time (minimum money - long flight).
But the most profitable time to purchase air tickets is when companies start holding sales or promotions, for example, for Aeroflot’s anniversary, a flight to Hanoi cost $128.
How to get to Nha Trang and Phan Thiet
Nha Trang– a resort in Vietnam, which is located 30 km from Cam Ranh International Airport. You can get a direct flight to the city only if you have taken a tour, otherwise you have to get there with transfers, for example, in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. And from there you can come to Nha Trang, paying for taxi, transfer or minibus services in the region of 40 thousand dong ($16). Depending on which arrival method you choose, it will depend on how long it takes to fly to Nha Trang.
Phan Thiet– unfortunately, not all resorts in Vietnam have their own airport, and so did the town of Phan Thiet. The nearest air gate to Ho Chi Minh City is located 200 km away. Agree, this is not a small distance, but tourists overcome it in different ways. Since there is also no direct bus service between Phan Thiet and Ho Chi Minh City Airport, you have to take a taxi, train or transfer to get to the Mui Ne area. By the way, the latter option is preferable, as it is relatively cheap. How long is the flight time to Phan Thiet? The flight itself takes approximately 9 hours and a maximum of 5 hours by ground transport, which comes out to about 14 hours.
Vietnam is a mysterious country that attracts travelers with its ancient sites, picturesque landscapes, exotic cuisine and first-class resort areas. Exciting excursion programs and enormous opportunities for active recreation are perfectly complemented by high-quality hotel facilities with a good level of service. At the same time, in local hotels, restaurants, and even more so in shops, travelers encounter relatively low prices. But the flight here takes quite a long time.
This is what the Moscow-Vietnam route looks like
Many Russians are concerned about how long it takes to fly from Moscow to Vietnam on a direct flight, since our compatriots do not really like to travel with transfers. The distance between our capital and the Vietnamese airport in Nha Trang is 7,738 km. The minimum flight duration is 9 hours. Here you can safely add another half hour of time, which will most likely be spent on takeoff, landing and climb. Why was Nha Trang chosen as your destination? Because it is the beach capital of Vietnam. Once here, every traveler gets the opportunity to feel the rhythm of life at the resort and see this explosive corner with his own eyes.
Currently, direct flights to Vietnam are organized by Vietnam Airlines and Aeroflot.
Flight times between these air carriers are practically the same (a difference of 5-10 minutes is possible, but no more). How many hours it takes to fly to Vietnam from Moscow is also influenced by external factors, which include:
- arrival city;
- aircraft type;
- weather;
- season.
We fly from Moscow to Vietnam with transfers
Connecting flights are more tiring as they take longer. But they have one undeniable advantage - relatively low cost. Therefore, transit flights are not inferior in popularity to direct flights. Transfers between Vietnam and Moscow are usually carried out in the city of Guangzhou (China) or in Hong Kong.
The flight time from Moscow to Vietnam with a connection in China will be about 16 hours. In this case, you will have to wait approximately 3 hours for a transfer. The second option with a transfer in Hong Kong will also take approximately 16 hours, but you will have to spend 2 hours at the airport.
There are other ways to get to Vietnam from Moscow, but with several transfers. Some airlines offer connections in Malaysia, Taiwan, Bangkok and Singapore. Many tourists are also attracted to this particular flight option, as it allows them to save up to 30% on ticket prices. But it will no longer be possible to say exactly how the flight from Moscow to Vietnam will go and how much time you will have to spend on the way. However, now there are quite a lot of brave souls who do not regret their personal time and do not worry about waiting for several hours at the airport of an unfamiliar country. As a rule, these are experienced travelers for whom such adventures are commonplace.
Some people don't mind waiting for hours at the airport
Flight cost
It is also important for tourists to know how much it will cost to purchase air tickets. To find the best deal, you will have to familiarize yourself with the pricing policies of all air carriers operating flights from Moscow to Vietnam. A direct round trip flight in economy class can cost about 1000 USD. The highest prices for tickets to Vietnam are in December.
Good news for 2016: visa-free regime
Vietnam has become even more interesting to Russians after a visa-free regime was introduced for our tourists in this country.
The alluring beauty of Vietnam
