Melbourne to Hanoi (Soc Son) (MEL–HAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VN Vietnam
359
12:25 AM
AEST T2
7:05 AM
+07
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VN779+1
VN Vietnam
359
9:45 AM
+07 T2
10:15 PM
AEST
9h 30m
41%
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AF Air France
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9:45 AM
+07 T2
10:15 PM
AEST
9h 30m
63%
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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
SGN Ho Chi Minh City 11h 33m JQK6VJ → AFCIGA Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Hanoi (Soc Son) flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 12h 20m 6EACAI → K6VN Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Hanoi (Soc Son) flights
SIN Singapore 12h 25m 6EA3AI → ACAIBR Singapore (SIN) to Hanoi (Soc Son) flights
HKG Hong Kong 12h 25m AYBACX → AYCXK6 Hong Kong (HKG) to Hanoi (Soc Son) flights
BKK Bangkok 13h 15m 6EAYJQ → CIETK6 Bangkok (BKK) to Hanoi (Soc Son) flights
KUL Sepang 13h 45m D7FYKL → 6EAKCI Sepang (KUL) to Hanoi (Soc Son) flights
DPS Kuta, Badung 14h CIGAID → VJW2 Kuta, Badung (DPS) to Hanoi (Soc Son) flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 14h 17m 5JPR → 5JPRVN Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Hanoi (Soc Son) flights
TPE Taoyuan 14h 50m CI → BRCIEK Taoyuan (TPE) to Hanoi (Soc Son) flights
SZX Shenzhen 15h 20m ZH → CZVNZH Shenzhen (SZX) to Hanoi (Soc Son) flights
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Melbourne to Hanoi (Soc Son)
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,795 mi 9h 40m nonstop -3h behind

MEL–HAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Vietnam Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,795 miles in approximately 9h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEL–HAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VN Vietnam Airlines 4 359 9h40 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – VN
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: VN (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEL to HAN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to HAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
SGN ~11h 33m SYD ~12h 20m SIN ~12h 25m HKG ~12h 25m BKK ~13h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,284
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Hanoi (Soc Son) is 3 hours behind Melbourne.
MEL: AEST · HAN: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 3:00 PM in Hanoi (Soc Son).
Distance & Flight Time
4,795 mi / 7,716 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 40m gate to gate.
Getting to MEL

No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.

Facts

MEL–HAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Melbourne to Hanoi (Soc Son) route.
Route details
Distance4,795 mi / 7,716 km
Flight time9h 40m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEL
Full nameMelbourne Airport
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: HAN
Full nameNoi Bai International Airport
IATA / ICAOHAN / VVNB
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr32.5M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEL to HAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to Noi Bai International Airport take about 9h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 4,795 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MEL to HAN: Vietnam 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 Tan Son Nhat, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Singapore Changi.
Hanoi (Soc Son) is 3 hours behind Melbourne.
Yes, return flights from HAN to MEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MEL to HAN

Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) are connected by nonstop service from Vietnam Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEL to HAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEL to HAN is about 9 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,795 miles (7,716 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tan Son Nhat, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Singapore Changi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.