HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
524 km
325 miles
KMG
Kunming
China
Distance
524 km
325 mi / 283 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
324°
northwest

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HAN KMG
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Kunming Wujiaba International Airport
IATA Code HAN KMG
ICAO Code VVNB ZPPP
City Hanoi Kunming
Country Vietnam China
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 39 ft 6,217 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 24.990000, 102.740000

Hanoi (HAN) to Kunming (KMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) in Kunming, China is 524 kilometers (325 miles / 283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Vietnam with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:03 in Hanoi, it's 23:03 in Kunming.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,178 feet between the two airports. Kunming Wujiaba International Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kunming (KMG) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 143° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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