Los Angeles to Hanoi (Soc Son) (LAX–HAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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While no nonstop service exists between LAX and HAN, connecting options are available through 28 hubs.
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Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · HAN: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Hanoi (Soc Son).
US passport holders need a visa to enter Vietnam. The e-visa is the standard option, applied for at evisa.gov.vn. A single-entry e-visa costs $25 and a multiple-entry e-visa costs $50, both valid for up to 90 days. Processing takes 3 to 5 working days. Upload a passport data page scan and a 4x6cm photo with a white background. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages. Any mismatch between the e-visa application and passport details, including minor typos or missing middle names, can result in denied boarding or entry.
Vietnam also offers visa on arrival at major airports, but this requires a pre-approved invitation letter arranged through a Vietnamese travel agency before departure. The e-visa is simpler and accepted at all 13 international airports, 16 land border gates, and 13 seaports. At Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City or Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, proceed to the e-visa immigration lane with your printed approval. The 90-day stay can be extended once at the Vietnam Immigration Department for a fee.
Vietnam Airlines operates nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Ho Chi Minh City, about 15 hours 40 minutes on an Airbus A350, running 3 to 4 times per week. United Airlines launched nonstop service from San Francisco and Los Angeles to both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in late 2025. From the US East Coast, connect through Tokyo (about 5 hours 30 minutes to SGN), Seoul (about 5 hours to SGN), or Taipei (about 3 hours 30 minutes). Vietnam uses the Vietnamese dong (VND), trading at roughly 26,250 VND per $1. Card payments work at hotels and larger restaurants. Grab is the dominant ride-hailing app. A bowl of pho at a street stall costs VND 40,000 to VND 60,000 ($1.50 to $2.30).
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–HAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to HAN
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
LAX to HAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to HAN ranges from 15 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,644 miles (12,300 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via CGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.