Moscow to Vietnam flight time: direct flights to Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc and Hanoi
A direct flight from Moscow to Vietnam takes about 10 hours. Aeroflot flies to Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc, Vietjet to Nha Trang, Vietnam Airlines to Hanoi. Where to fly, visa and time difference.
A direct flight from Moscow to Vietnam takes about 10 hours, and all direct flights leave from Sheremetyevo. In winter 2026/27 Aeroflot flies to Nha Trang (Cam Ranh airport), Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc, Vietjet to Nha Trang, and Vietnam Airlines to Hanoi. Vietnam is 4 hours ahead of Moscow, and Russian citizens don't need a visa for up to 45 days. Where to fly depends on the month: in November–December the sea is calmer on Phu Quoc; from January Nha Trang's dry season starts too. Before you fly, see also the arrival card (PAI), money in Vietnam and which resort to choose.
| To | Who flies | Flight time | More |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nha Trang (Cam Ranh) | Aeroflot, Vietjet, charters | about 10 hours | flights to Nha Trang |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Aeroflot | about 9.5–10 hours | Moscow – Ho Chi Minh City |
| Phu Quoc | Aeroflot, from 15 October 2026, twice a week | see schedule | getting to Phu Quoc |
| Hanoi | Vietnam Airlines, four times a week | see schedule | — |
| Da Nang | no Moscow direct flight announced for winter | — | Da Nang airport |
How long is the direct flight from Moscow to Vietnam?
A direct flight from Moscow to Vietnam takes about 10 hours: to Nha Trang about 10 hours out and 10.5–11.5 back, to Ho Chi Minh City 9.5–10 hours. Flights usually leave Sheremetyevo in the evening and land in Vietnam the next morning — add the 4-hour time difference to the 10 hours in the air. With a connection the trip takes 13–14 hours or more.
Which airlines fly from Moscow to Vietnam?
Three airlines fly nonstop from Moscow to Vietnam. Aeroflot flies to Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City and, since 15 October 2026, Phu Quoc twice a week. Vietnam's Vietjet has flown from Moscow to Nha Trang since 23 September 2026. Vietnam Airlines flies from Sheremetyevo to Hanoi — four times a week since July 2026 — and to Ho Chi Minh City only via Hanoi. There are also package-tour charters such as Ikar for Coral Travel. Azur Air is not flying to Vietnam in winter 2026/27 — its flights were cancelled in October.
Where to fly in Vietnam in November–December?
For a beach in November and December, Phu Quoc is the better choice: it's dry there from November to March. Nha Trang has rain and storms from September to December; its dry season starts in January and the sea is calm from February to August. Da Nang and Hoi An also have their rainy and typhoon season from September to December. Ho Chi Minh City is a big city without a beach, though there are beaches nearby. Compare in when to go to Nha Trang, Phu Quoc month by month and Da Nang or Nha Trang.
What's the time difference between Moscow and Vietnam?
Vietnam is 4 hours ahead of Moscow all year: Vietnam is on UTC+7, Moscow on UTC+3, and neither changes clocks. The whole of Vietnam shares one time zone. More in Vietnam time zone.
Do Russians need a visa for Vietnam?
Russian citizens don't need a visa for Vietnam for stays of up to 45 days: visa-free entry under Vietnamese Government Resolution No. 44/NQ-CP runs from 15 March 2025 to 14 March 2028. For longer stays, apply for an e-visa of up to 90 days on evisa.gov.vn. Details in Vietnam visa.
How do you check flight schedules to Vietnam?
Check Aeroflot on aeroflot.ru, Vietjet on vietjetair.com, Vietnam Airlines on vietnamairlines.com, and charters with the tour operator. The number of weekly flights changes by season, and aggregators sometimes show an old schedule, so check the airline's own site. Direct flights over the New Year holidays sell out first.
FAQ
How long is the flight from Moscow to Vietnam? About 10 hours nonstop: 9.5–10 to Ho Chi Minh City, about 10 to Nha Trang.
Which Vietnamese cities have direct flights from Moscow? Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc (Aeroflot), Nha Trang (Vietjet) and Hanoi (Vietnam Airlines).
Which Moscow airport do Vietnam flights leave from? Direct flights leave from Sheremetyevo.
Does Azur Air fly to Vietnam in winter 2026/27? No, its winter flights to Nha Trang from seven cities were cancelled in October 2026.
What's the time difference with Vietnam? Vietnam is 4 hours ahead of Moscow all year.
Do Russians need a visa for Vietnam? Not for up to 45 days. Longer — an e-visa of up to 90 days on evisa.gov.vn.