Kunming to Hanoi (Soc Son) (KMG–HAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VN3517cs
VN Vietnam
320
2:20 PM
CST TT1
2:45 PM
+07
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9605+1
MU China Eastern
320
2:20 PM
CST T1
2:45 PM
+07
1h 25m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN3516cs
VN Vietnam
320
3:45 PM
+07 TT2
5:55 PM
CST
1h 10m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9606+1
MU China Eastern
320
3:45 PM
+07 TT2
6:15 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
VTE Vientiane 4h 38m CZMUQV K6QVVJ Vientiane (VTE) to Hanoi (Soc Son) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 5h 5m 3U8LAQ CZMFVJ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Hanoi (Soc Son) flights
SZX Shenzhen 5h 15m 3U8LCA CZVNZH Shenzhen (SZX) to Hanoi (Soc Son) flights
HKG Hong Kong 5h 20m MU AYCXK6 Hong Kong (HKG) to Hanoi (Soc Son) flights
BKK Bangkok 5h 25m KQKYMU CIETK6 Bangkok (BKK) to Hanoi (Soc Son) flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 45m 3U8LMU PN Chongqing (CKG) to Hanoi (Soc Son) flights
SGN Ho Chi Minh City 6h 13m MUVN AFCIGA Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Hanoi (Soc Son) flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 6h 15m 3U8LCZ MU Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Hanoi (Soc Son) flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 6h 15m 3U8L9H MU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Hanoi (Soc Son) flights
XMN Xiamen 6h 18m 3UKYMF MFVN Xiamen (XMN) to Hanoi (Soc Son) flights
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Kunming to Hanoi (Soc Son)
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 325 mi 1h 25m nonstop -1h behind

KMG–HAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 325 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–HAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines Also: VN 7 320 1h25 SkyTeam VN
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MU, VN
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KMG to HAN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to HAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,401
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Hanoi (Soc Son) from Kunming

Nearby airports with service to Noi Bai International Airport.
Metric KMG→HAN LJG→HAN
Distance from KMG 199 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 3
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of KMG with service to Noi Bai International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Hanoi (Soc Son) is 1 hour behind Kunming.
KMG: CST · HAN: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 5:00 PM in Hanoi (Soc Son).
Distance & Flight Time
325 mi / 523 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa for Vietnam. An eVisa can be obtained online through the official portal (evisa.gov.vn) for stays of up to 90 days, with single entry (US $25) or multiple entry (US $50) options. Processing takes 3 to 7 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date with at least two blank pages. Visa on arrival is available but the eVisa is the standard route for most travellers.

Getting to KMG

Kunming Metro Line 6 runs from Kunming South Railway Station and Guangfu Road to the airport in 40–55 minutes (¥6–8). Trains operate 6am to 11pm and bypass the expressway congestion that affects taxis during peak hours.

The airport is 26km northeast of central Kunming. Taxis cost ¥60–90 and take 40–60 minutes. Airport express coaches (¥25–30) serve major hotels. Traffic on the Kunming–Changshui Expressway can be heavy during holidays.

KMG–HAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Hanoi (Soc Son) route.
Route details
Distance325 mi / 523 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: HAN
IATA / ICAOHAN / VVNB
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr32.5M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to HAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 325 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KMG to HAN: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Wattay, Guangzhou Baiyun and Shenzhen Bao'an.
Hanoi (Soc Son) is 1 hour behind Kunming.
Yes, return flights from HAN to KMG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LJG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KMG to HAN

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KMG to HAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to HAN is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 325 miles (523 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wattay, Guangzhou Baiyun and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lijiang (LJG).