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Tiếng Việt Overview of Japan
Flights from Vietnam to Japan are among the most popular and convenient international routes from Vietnam, with many direct flight options from both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
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Flight Time from Vietnam to Japan
From Hanoi to Tokyo: The fastest direct flight time is 4 hours 50 minutes to Tokyo Haneda (HND) and 5 hours 5 minutes. The distance is about 2,310-2,325 miles.
From Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo: Direct flights take 5 hours 20 minutes to 6 hours 30 minutes depending on the arrival airport (Narita or Haneda). The distance is about 2,685-2,738 miles.
Airlines and Fastest Routes
Direct flights from Hanoi:
- Vietnam Airlines: Fastest with 4 hours 50 minutes to Tokyo Haneda
- ANA (All Nippon Airways): Approximately 5 hours 10 minutes
- JAL (Japan Airlines): Similar to ANA
- VietJet Air: 5:05 AM to 5:45 AM
Direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City:
- VietJet Air: 5:20 AM to 6:20 AM
- Vietnam Airlines: Approximately 5:40 AM
- JAL: 5:55 AM
- ANA: Similar duration to JAL
Main airports in Japan
Tokyo has two main airports:
- Haneda (HND): Closer to central Tokyo, convenient for travel
- Narita (NRT): Main international airport, more flights
Other destinations:
- Osaka (KIX/ITM: Flights available from both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
- Fukuoka: Fewer flights but closer to Vietnam
Flight frequency
Operating airlinesdaily flightson this route, with VietJet having up to14 flights/weekfrom Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo. This offers high flexibility in choosing flight times.
Booking tips
It is advisable to book tickets 1-2 months in advance for the best prices.Early morning flightsare usually cheaper and arrive in Japan in the afternoon, convenient for hotel check-in. Tokyo is 2 hours ahead of Vietnam, so calculate your time to avoid jet lag.
In summary,Vietnam Airlines from Hanoioffers the fastest flight with4 hours 50 minutes, while from Ho Chi Minh City it takes5-6 hours. All major airlines have daily direct flights, creating many convenient options for passengers.
