Flight Time from Some Cities in the U.S. to Hanoi

There is no direct flight from the U.S. to Hanoi so far. Therefore, if you want to fly to Hanoi from the U.S., you have to take one-stop or two-stop flights. The average flight time is about 20 hours for one-stop ones and more than 22 hours for two-stop flights, depending on location. 

For example, if you take the one-stop flight departing at 10:10 PM from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you will land at Noi Bai International Airport at 9:15 AM local time two days later. 

1. Flight Time from the U.S to Hanoi in Detail

This section is a must-read for anyone planning a trip to Hanoi, as it provides information about flights from 7 big cities in the U.S. to the capital of Vietnam. 

San Francisco - Hanoi (Hà Nội)

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Hanoi. For connecting flights, the flight duration of this route is from 18 hours to 24 hours. It relies on the type of flight you choose, one-stop or two-stop, and layover time at each stop. 

The average one-stop flight time to Hanoi is 18 hours 42 minutes, and the two-stop flight time to this city is 24 hours 32 minutes.

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Los Angeles - Hanoi (Hà Nội)

As mentioned above, the route from Los Angeles to Hanoi has no direct flight, but connecting flights are available. Here is some information about the estimated flight schedule for this route. 

Routes	Travel Time	Layover Time	Total Duration
LAX → TPE → HAN	16 hrs 25 mins	Taipei: 11 hrs 10 mins	20 hrs 35 mins
LAX → MNL→ SGN   → HAN	20 hrs 5 mins	Manila: 1hr Ho Chi Minh City: 2 hrs 30 mins	23 hrs 35 mins

New York City - Hanoi (Hà Nội)

The table below shows some estimated flight schedules from New York City to Hanoi.

Routes	Travel Time	Layover Time	Total Duration
JFK → DOH → HAN	20 hrs 15 mins	Doha: 9 hrs 20 mins	29 hrs 35 mins
LGA → MSP→ HND   → HAN	21 hrs 47 mins	Minneapolis: 1 hr 33 mins Tokyo: 2 hrs 20 mins	25 hrs 40 mins
EWR → NRT → HAN	19 hrs 45 mins	Tokyo: 4 hrs	23 hrs 45 mins
JFK → CDG → HAN	19 hrs 10 mins	Paris: 1 hr 35 mins	20 hrs 25 mins
JFK → TPE → HAN	18 hrs 50 mins	Taipei: 2 hrs 10 mins	21 hrs

Houston, TX - Hanoi (Hà Nội)

Some estimated flight schedules from Houston to Hanoi are in the table below. 

Routes	Travel Time	Layover Time	Total Duration
IAH → NRT → HAN	21 hrs	Tokyo: 2 hrs 50 mins	23 hrs 50 mins
IAH → DOH → HAN	21 hrs 05 mins	Doha: 8 hrs 35 mins	29 hrs 40 mins
HOU → ATL → HND → HAN	23 hrs 18 mins	Atlanta: 14 hrs 12 mins Tokyo: 2 hrs 25 mins	39 hrs 55 mins
IAH → SFO → TPE → HAN	21 hrs 57 mins	San Francisco: 3 hrs 56 mins Taipei: 1 hr 50 mins	27 hrs 33 mins

Washington, D.C. - Hanoi (Hà Nội)

Some estimated flight schedules from Washington D.C. to Hanoi are in the table below. 

Routes	Travel Time	Layover Time	Total Duration
IAD → IST → HAN	19 hrs 30 mins	Istanbul: 10 hrs 5 mins	29 hrs 35 mins
IAD → SFO → TPE  → HAN	22 hrs 31 mins	San Francisco: 2 hrs 9 mins Taipei: 3 hrs 30 min	28 hrs 10 mins
IAD → ICN → HAN	20 hrs 30 mins	Seoul: 1 hr 15 mins	21 hrs 45 mins
DCA → EWR → FRA → HAN	20 hrs 49 mins	Newark: 1 hr 16 mins Frankfurt: 2 hrs 10 mins	24 hrs 15 mins
IAD → DXB → HAN	18 hrs 55 mins	Dubai: 19 hrs 25 mins	39 hrs 20 mins

Seattle - Hanoi (Hà Nội)

The table below shows some estimated flight schedules from Seattle to Hanoi.

Routes	Travel Time	Layover Time	Total Duration
SEA → HND → HAN	15 hrs 55 mins	Tokyo: 2 hrs 30 mins	18 hrs 30 mins
SEA → LAX → ICN   → HAN	21 hrs 2 mins	Los Angeles: 2 hrs 8 mins Seoul: 5 hrs 40 mins	28 hrs 50 mins
SEA → ICN → HAN	18 hrs 30 mins	Seoul: 2 hrs 25 mins	18 hrs 50 mins
SEA → DOH → HAN	17 hrs 35 mins	Doha: 2 hrs 15 mins	19 hrs 40 mins
SEA → TPE → HAN	16 hrs	Taipei: 4 hrs 5 mins	20 hrs 5 mins

Chicago - Hanoi (Hà Nội)

Some estimated flight schedules from Chicago to Hanoi are in the table below. 

Routes	Travel Time	Layover Time	Total Duration
ORD → HKG → HAN	17 hrs 45 mins	Hongkong: 11 hrs	28 hrs 45 mins
ORD → SFO → ICN   → HAN	21 hrs 25 mins	San Francisco: 45 mins Seoul: 3 hrs 10 mins	25 hrs 20 mins
ORD → TPE → HAN	19 hrs	Taipei: 3 hrs 35 mins	22 hrs 35 mins
ORD → DOH → HAN	21 hrs	Doha: 2 hrs 25 mins	23 hrs 25 mins
ORD → MSP → ICN → HAN	20 hrs 33 mins	Minneapolis: 1 hr 41 mins Seoul: 1 hr 35 mins	23 hrs 49 mins

2. FAQs

What is the shortest flight from the U.S. to Hanoi?

The route from San Francisco to Hanoi has the shortest flights, transfer at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The average flight time for this route is 19 hours 55 minutes. 

Is there a big price difference between the shortest and the longest flight to Hanoi?

Yes, there is a big difference between the shortest and the longest flight from the U.S. to Hanoi. The shortest flight is about 20 hours, while the longest flight can be up to 27 hours, depending on which type of flight you choose, one-stop or two-stop.

Longer flights require much more fuel, which drives up the ticket price. Moreover, the longer the flight time is, the higher the labor cost increases. Besides, amenities during the flights are also one reason for the price difference. 

What is the time difference between the U.S. and Hanoi?

The time difference between the U.S. and Hanoi depends on which location you are because there are many time zones in the U.S. The time on the East coast is not similar to the West coast. For example, Hanoi is 11 hours ahead of Washington D.C in the East coast while for San Francisco in the West coast, the number of hours behind Hanoi is 14 hours. Besides, Hanoi is 12 hours ahead of Chicago in the Midwest.

But wherever you are, the flight to Hanoi will take a lot of time so you may feel tired or sleepy. You can have a short relax during the layover time to improve the quality of your flight. 

How long is the layover time of the U.S. to Hanoi flight?

The layover time for the U.S. - Hanoi flight can vary, relying on the route, type of connecting flight you choose or the weather conditions. However, the average layover time for one-stop flight to Hanoi is 3 hours while the most two-stop flights may have a longer layover time, up to 8 hours. 

To make the most of the layover time, you can consider taking a short break if your layover time is short. On the other hand,  if your layover time is long, you may want to explore and enjoy the city of the transferring airport. 

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