The 2023 Updates on Flight Time from Melbourne to Vietnam

The flight time from Melbourne to Vietnam is from 8 hours 50 minutes to 9 hours 45 minutes for direct flights (to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, respectively), and from 12 hours 40 minutes to 20 hours 15 minutes for connecting flights to other cities. The flight time is diverse based on destinations and flight type (non-stop, one-stop). 

This article provides you with more detailed information about the travel time and layover time of 3 routes: Melbourne to Hanoi, Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City, and Melbourne to Da Nang. Let’s check!

1. The Average Flight Time from Melbourne to Vietnam

The average flight time from Melbourne to Vietnam ranges from 8 hours 50 minutes to 20 hours 15 minutes.  

Here is a table showcasing the flight time for various types of flights from Melbourne to 3 cities in Vietnam, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. 

The Average Flight Time from Melbourne to Vietnam

Flight Route	Flight Type	Travel Time	Layover Time	Total Duration
Melbourne → Ho Chi Minh City (MEL - SGN)	Non-stop	8 hrs 50 mins	-	8 hrs 50 mins
	One-stop	12 hrs	Hanoi: 7 hrs 15 mins	19 hrs 15 mins
Melbourne → Hanoi (MEL - HAN)	Non-stop	9 hrs 45 mins	-	9 hrs 45 mins
	One-stop	10 hrs 50 mins	Ho Chi Minh City: 1 hr 50 mins	12 hrs 40 mins
Melbourne → Da Nang (MEL - DAD)	One-stop	10 hrs 20 mins	Ho Chi Minh City: 2 hrs 45 mins	13 hrs 5 mins

Note: The above numbers in the table are based on normal conditions. The flight time might be changed because of many external factors such as traffic congestion at airports during peak seasons, technical problems, etc. Therefore, you should update the latest information on the airline website before booking a flight ticket. Besides, you should have a backup plan for potential delays. 

According to the table, the direct flight from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City takes the shortest time among all flights to Vietnam. The flight time will be longer when traveling to other famous tourist cities in Vietnam, except Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, because flight types to those cities are connecting flights. 

We recommend that you take a flight to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City first for relaxing and exploring the city life. Then, you can travel to other beautiful places by plane, car, or train.

2. Tips to Have a Pleasant and Safe Flight from Melbourne to Vietnam

Time for the international arrivals process

It takes you 1 hour - 2 hours to pass the customs lines. The time for the procedures varies according to each airport, so you should estimate extra time to avoid canceling other plans.

Time difference

Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Vietnam because there is a difference in the time zones. For this reason, you should take time to rest. 

Please note that most direct and connecting flights by Vietnam Airlines arrive in the evening, from 8:15 PM to 10:15 PM. Thus, you should find some hotels in advance or reserve a room in a hotel/homestay. You definitely have a place to rest after a long flight in order to be ready for the next day.

The change in weather and climate 

Season in the North and North Central Coast of Vietnam is the opposite of Melbourne. While wintertime ranges from December to March in the regions, it is summertime in Melbourne. Thus, you should prepare for the transition because your body will undergo a temperature change from 30°C to 16°C.

For the rest of Vietnam (from Da Nang City to the Southern provinces, including Ho Chi Minh City), the weather is similar to Melbourne. Your body will quickly adapt to the atmosphere. 

Notice the duration of a layover

When booking a flight ticket from Melbourne to one destination in Vietnam, you should pay attention to the duration of a layover. If you have a short time for transit, you need to hurry up to find the right terminal and boarding gate. However, if your layover time lasts 4 hours and more, you either have time for a short sleep or a chance to explore the airport.

Travel time from Airport to the city center

You consider the distance from the airport to the city center to prepare a reasonable plan. For example, Noi Bai International Airport is roughly 40km from Hanoi center, so you will spend at least 40 minutes traveling from the airport by taxi. On the contrary, Tan Son Nhat Airport is about 8km from the city center, and it takes about 15 - 20 minutes by taxi. 

It means that you should have different plans for each destination to let your body adapt to changes in weather, jet lag, etc.

We hope that you find the flight time from Melbourne to your destinations in Vietnam. 

Let Vietnam Airlines accompany you on the journey from Melbourne to our country!