Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Vietnam

Flights from Colombo to Hanoi

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Hanoi. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur, about 6h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 43m

Colombo to Hanoi at a glance

Fastest journey6h 43mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Hanoi

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

CMB Bangkok (BKK) HAN

Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Vietnam Airlines, Lao Airlines, Thai Airways

One airline, one ticket ~6h 43m

CMB Kuala Lumpur (KUL) HAN

Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, VietJet Air

One airline, one ticket ~8h 13m

CMB Kunming (KMG) HAN

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 06m

CMB Singapore (SIN) HAN

Leg 1: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines, EVA Air, Vietnam Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~8h 42m

CMB Hong Kong (HKG) HAN

Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Sun PhuQuoc Airways

One airline, one ticket ~8h 35m

CMB Chennai (MAA) HAN

Leg 1: FitsAir, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~7h 54m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 3,204 km1,990 miles
Journey time: 6h 43mestimate
Time difference: +1.5hHanoi vs Colombo
Currency in Hanoi: VND
Airports: CMB → HAN

Flights from Colombo to Hanoi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Hanoi?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Kunming. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Colombo to Hanoi?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,204 km.

Where do you change planes between Colombo and Hanoi?

The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Kunming (KMG) and Singapore (SIN). SriLankan Airlines flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Colombo and Hanoi?

Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Hanoi: Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).

What is the time difference between Colombo and Hanoi?

Hanoi is 1.5 hours ahead of Colombo.

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