Flight Time to Vietnam from Sydney: Details for Each Destination City

The average flight time from Sydney to Vietnam is 9 hours 15 minutes for a direct flight and 12 hours 30 minutes for a connecting flight. If you depart from Sydney at 10:15 AM, you will land in Vietnam at 4:30 PM and 7:45 PM if you take a direct flight and a one-stop flight, respectively.

Flight Time from Sydney to Vietnam in Detail

The distance between Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport and Tan Son Nhat International Airport is about 7,000km, and it takes around 8 hours 55 minutes for a direct flight.

Here are 3 tables of flight time from Sydney to 3 major cities in Vietnam: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang.

Flight Time from Sydney to Hanoi

Flight Type	Layover time	Travel Time	Total Duration
Non-stop	-	10 hrs 5 mins	10 hrs 5 mins
One-stop	Ho Chi Minh City: 4 hrs 30 mins	11 hrs 10 mins	13 hrs

Flight Time from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City

Flight Type	Layover Time	Travel Time	Total Duration
Non-stop	-	8 hrs 55 mins	8 hrs 55 mins
One-stop	Hanoi: 7 hrs 40 mins	12 hrs 20 mins	20 hrs

Flight Time from Sydney to Da Nang 

Flight Type	Layover time	Travel Time	Total Duration
One-stop	Ho Chi Minh City: 2 hrs 10 mins	10 hrs 5 mins	12 hrs 25 mins

Note: The flight times stated above are under typical circumstances. When arranging travel plans, you should allow an additional 30 minutes to 2 hours for waiting because there can be unanticipatedly lousy weather or technical difficulty at the airport (especially during peak season).

Which Flight to Vietnam from Sydney is the Best for You?

The fastest flight to Vietnam from Sydney is the direct one from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, with 8 hours 55 minutes on average. 

Information You Should Know Before Flying from Sydney to Vietnam

Departure Information from Sydney

You should arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport at least 3 hours before departure to account for any unexpected issues. The process requires your essential travel documents: a passport, a visa for Vietnam, and any other paperwork, such as a Covid-19 immunisation certificate (if necessary). Please click here for further information in terms of Travel Documents.

Note: Vietnam Airlines provides many support services for children, the pregnant, and the disabled to bring safety and comfort. Therefore, parents can request strollers and cribs for their babies. The pregnant and the disabled can ask for privileges, such as accompanying flight attendants on a separate way to the aircraft and using wheelchairs or baby carriages. For additional information, kindly refer to the provided details here. Vietnam Airlines hope that our support will make your flight more comfortable and happy!

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Ideal flight time from Sydney to Vietnam 

Given that typical flights from Sydney to Vietnam take 8 hours 55 minutes, you can select a night flight to rest before landing in Vietnam. A flight taking off at 9 PM (Sydney time) and landing in Vietnam at 8:55 AM (local time) would be convenient for you to arrange your accommodation and recreation. 

Weather in Vietnam by month

The following brief remarks will aid you in planning and making timely forecasts for your flights and timetables. 

If you travel to North and Central Vietnam in winter (from November to February), which is summer in Sydney, remember to bring thick clothes as the temperature is frequently around 9°C  to 15°C.

From June to August, while Sydney is in winter, North and Central Vietnam experience summer. The temperature ranges from 27°C to 35°C, sometimes it can be up to 38°C in July. Thus, you should make proper preparation to adjust yourself to Vietnam’s weather to avoid thermal shock.

Meanwhile, South Vietnam has the monsoon season from the end of April to October. If you visit this region during that time, you should bring umbrellas because it often witnesses sudden rain.

We hope that you have a wonderful time in Vietnam with information from Vietnam Airlines.

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