The India to Vietnam distance is about 1,800 to 3,800 km by air, depending on the departure and arrival cities, and New Delhi lies about 3,000 km from Hanoi. Online calculators that measure between the centres of the 2 countries give a single figure of about 3,194 km, but the distance between real airports is what decides flight time. Nonstop flights link Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad with Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City in about 2 hours 40 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes. Vietnam lies east of India, beyond Bangladesh, Myanmar and Laos, and its clocks run 1 hour 30 minutes ahead.
This guide covers the distance from 6 Indian cities, where Vietnam is located from India, flight times and airlines, the road route through Myanmar, and what to prepare before flying.
How Far Is Vietnam From India by Air?
The Vietnam distance from India ranges from 1,797 km (Kolkata to Hanoi) to 3,755 km (Mumbai to Da Nang), measured as the straight-line distance between main airports. The distance an aircraft actually flies is a little longer, because flights follow assigned air corridors.
| From | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | Da Nang |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 3,000 km · 4h 00m–4h 35m | 3,651 km · 4h 45m–5h 30m | 3,475 km · no direct flight |
| Mumbai | 3,441 km · 4h 15m–4h 45m | 3,737 km · 4h 45m–5h 25m | 3,755 km · no direct flight |
| Kolkata | 1,797 km · 2h 40m–2h 55m | 2,339 km · no direct flight | 2,196 km · no direct flight |
| Chennai | 2,869 km · no direct flight | 2,890 km · no direct flight | 3,034 km · no direct flight |
| Bengaluru | 3,110 km · about 4h 45m | 3,157 km · about 4h 55m | 3,293 km · no direct flight |
| Hyderabad | 2,905 km · about 4h 25m | 3,124 km · about 4h 30m | 3,171 km · no direct flight |
Great-circle distances between main airports. Flight times are scheduled nonstop durations in October 2026 and change with seasonal timetables.
Kolkata to Hanoi is the shortest pairing, and Mumbai to Da Nang the longest. Chennai has no direct flight to Vietnam, and no Indian city has a direct flight to Da Nang in 2026, so trips to central Vietnam connect in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnamtour.in enquiry data shows that most trips begin in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, followed by Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Chennai. Departure-city pages such as the Delhi to Vietnam tour package and the Vietnam tour packages from Mumbai list the routes that start from each gateway.
Where Is Vietnam Located From India?
Vietnam is located east of India, on the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia, with Bangladesh, Myanmar and Laos in between. Hanoi sits almost due east of Kolkata and south-east of New Delhi, and Vietnam stretches about 1,650 km from north to south along the South China Sea coast.
Vietnam follows Indochina Time (UTC+7), while India Standard Time is UTC+5:30, so Vietnam runs 1 hour 30 minutes ahead all year. A wider overview of the Vietnam country, its regions and neighbours, sits in the guide to where Vietnam is.
How Long Is the Flight From India to Vietnam?
A direct flight from India to Vietnam takes about 2 hours 40 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes, with Kolkata to Hanoi the shortest sector and Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City the longest.
| Direct route | Airlines (October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Delhi – Hanoi | Air India, IndiGo, VietJet, Vietnam Airlines |
| Delhi – Ho Chi Minh City | Air India, VietJet, Vietnam Airlines |
| Mumbai – Hanoi | Akasa Air, VietJet, Vietnam Airlines; IndiGo from 26 October 2026 |
| Mumbai – Ho Chi Minh City | VietJet, Vietnam Airlines |
| Kolkata – Hanoi | IndiGo |
| Bengaluru – Hanoi | Vietnam Airlines |
| Bengaluru – Ho Chi Minh City | VietJet |
| Hyderabad – Hanoi | Vietnam Airlines |
| Hyderabad – Ho Chi Minh City | VietJet |
Akasa Air began flying Mumbai–Hanoi on 4 September 2026, and IndiGo starts a Mumbai–Hanoi service on 26 October 2026, while IndiGo’s Kolkata–Ho Chi Minh City flights stopped in July 2026. Connecting itineraries usually stop in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore and take about 7 to 12 hours in total, which is also the standard way to reach Da Nang. Most travellers land at Noi Bai in Hanoi or Tan Son Nhat in Ho Chi Minh City, the 2 largest international airports in Vietnam, and arrival tips for each Vietnam airport are covered separately.
A Vietnam trip does not need a fixed departure city: the itinerary starts at whichever airport the chosen flight lands in. Share the departure city and travel dates in the form below, and a local expert at Vietnamtour.in will build a private route around the flight.
Which Indian City Is Closest to Vietnam?
Kolkata is the closest major Indian city to Vietnam, about 1,797 km from Hanoi, followed by Chennai at 2,869 km and Hyderabad at 2,905 km. North-east India lies closer still, with Imphal about 1,281 km and Guwahati about 1,546 km from Hanoi, but neither has a direct flight, so Kolkata remains the nearest direct gateway.
Can You Travel From India to Vietnam by Road?
Travelling from India to Vietnam by road is possible on paper but not in practice, because the highway link through Myanmar is not open end to end. The route would start at Moreh in Manipur, cross into Myanmar at Tamu and follow the India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway for about 1,360 km through Mandalay to Mae Sot in Thailand. From there, the East–West Economic Corridor crosses Thailand to Mukdahan, enters Laos at Savannakhet and reaches Vietnam at the Lao Bao border gate before ending in Da Nang.
| Obstacle | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Unfinished highway | India described the Trilateral Highway as about 70% complete in February 2025, and no full opening has been announced |
| Security in Myanmar | Tamu lies in Sagaing Region, one of the areas most affected by Myanmar’s conflict |
| 4 border crossings | Each needs vehicle and transit documents, and the drive takes several days |
Flying into Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City and then travelling within Vietnam by domestic flight, car or train is the workable alternative.
Is the Vietnam to India Distance the Same on the Return Trip?
Yes, the Vietnam to India distance is the same as the outbound distance, but the return flight can take 10 to 25 minutes longer or shorter. Hanoi to Kolkata, for example, takes about 3 hours 5 minutes against about 2 hours 40 minutes outbound, because winds at cruising altitude and assigned routes differ on each leg. Clocks move back 1 hour 30 minutes on landing in India.
What to Prepare Before Flying From India to Vietnam
Indian passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa, a plan for the regional weather and a rupee budget before flying.
- Visa: the e-visa allows stays of up to 90 days, at US$25 (₹2,375) for single entry and US$50 (₹4,750) for multiple entry, and the steps are set out in the guide to the Vietnam visa for Indian passport holders.
- Season: north, central and south Vietnam have different dry seasons, so the Vietnam best time to visit from India depends on the regions in the route.
- Budget: flights, the e-visa, hotels and domestic transport make up most of a budget trip to Vietnam from India.
- Planning: the guide on how to visit Vietnam from India brings flights, visa, season and costs together in one place.
FAQs About India to Vietnam Distance
Is Vietnam close to India?
Yes, Vietnam is a short-haul destination from India, with nonstop flights of under 6 hours from 5 Indian cities. Many flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad leave close to midnight and land in Vietnam early the next morning, which leaves a full first day.
Which Vietnamese city is nearest to India?
Hanoi is the nearest Vietnamese city with direct flights from India, about 1,797 km from Kolkata. Dien Bien Phu in north-west Vietnam is closer on the map, at about 1,507 km from Kolkata, but has no flights from India.
Is there a direct flight from India to Da Nang?
No, no direct flight links India and Da Nang in 2026. VietJet’s earlier routes from Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad no longer operate, so the usual route is a direct flight to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City and a 1 hour 20 minute domestic connection.
Do Indians need a visa to fly to Vietnam?
Yes, Indian citizens need a valid passport and a visa for mainland Vietnam. Phu Quoc Island is the one exception, with visa-free stays of up to 30 days for visitors who fly in directly from abroad and stay only on the island.
What is the time difference between India and Vietnam?
Vietnam is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of India all year, as neither country uses daylight saving time. Late-night departures from India usually land in Vietnam between about 5 AM and 7 AM local time.
Plan a Trip Around the Distance
The India to Vietnam distance is 1,800 to 3,800 km by air, and a direct flight covers it in about 2 hours 40 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes, closer than most of Europe or East Asia. Vietnamtour.in has planned trips for more than 428,000 travellers since 2015, with teams in India and Vietnam and meals arranged for vegetarian, Jain and Halal needs, and every Vietnam trip package from India can start from the airport the chosen flight lands in.
