Is Vietnam always 7 hours ahead of the UK?

Which country is 7 hours ahead of the UK?

Vietnam, obvs. 7 hours… ahead? Is that right?

Yup, Vietnam. Time zones are WILD. Vietnam is UTC+7.

UK is… uh… UTC+0. or GMT. Always forget. GMT is kinda…older?

Seven hours. Imagine calling my aunt in Hanoi. 7 PM here, 2 AM there. She’d kill me.

• Wait, time zones, why?
• Vietnam uses a single time zone.
• Helps business, I guess.

Thinking about it, travel… jet lag from London to Hanoi would be BRUTAL. So tired.

Vietnam Doesn’t observe daylight saving time. Simple. I respect that. No clock changing nonsense!

My cousin Thao lives there. I should text her… but what time IS it actually… hmm.

Maybe I should learn more about Vietnams history. All I know is pho and crazy traffic.

What time zone is Vietnam in GMT now?

GMT+7.

It’s always GMT+7 here.

No changing the clocks, ever. Vietnam Standard Time. Feels like forever.

Sometimes it feels so…still.

• Always the same time: There’s comfort in that, I guess. It’s been this way since I moved back. No daylight savings.
• Hanoi time: Used to be jetlagged all the time. Now… just a regular kinda tired. I remember the first time I came back, I was so messed up.
• Seven hours ahead: Seven hours away from…well, from a lot of things. It’s a big jump, yeah.
• Living here: My grandmother never understood why I wanted to go “back”. Back to where? She’d lived here her whole life. “Here” was home. For me, I don’t know what’s home anymore.
• It’s been like, 6 years since I came home in 2018.

Which time zone does Vietnam follow?

Vietnam? Oh, that’s easy peasy. They roll with Indochina Time (ICT). Like, UTC+7, all day, every day. Think of it as Vietnam’s clock is always set to party time! No messing around.

You’re cruising in Hanoi? BAM, UTC+7. Chilling in Saigon, now Ho Chi Minh City? POW, still UTC+7. It’s like they glued all the clocks together.

No time zone drama there, unlike the US with its bazillion zones. One time, I called my cousin in Arizona, only to discover they were living in the past… or the future? Idk!

• Indochina Time (ICT): The only time that matters.

  • Equivalent to UTC+7. I mean, come on.

• No divisions: Vietnam laughs at your “time zone disputes.”

• Nationwide consistency: Like ordering pho; always delicious.

And by the way, talking about Vietnam, their coffee? Strong enough to raise the dead. Trust me on this one. I spent a month there, basically powered by caffeine and the sheer will to not get lost. Also, their traffic is, uh, an experience. Think bumper cars on steroids.

Are there direct flights to Vietnam from the UK?

Yes. London to Hanoi: 11 hours 5 minutes direct.

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City: Extensive internal travel options.

• Several airlines offer direct flights. Check specific routes.
• Stopovers add significant travel time. Expect delays.
• Vietnam’s internal transport: robust. Buses, trains readily available. My trip in 2023 used trains extensively.

Expect long flights. Budget accordingly. Consider connecting flights. Airports: Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW) primarily.

Where to fly into Vietnam from the UK?

Heathrow. Oh, Heathrow. The chill air, the biting wind against my face as I waited. London, a grey ghost behind me. Vietnam, a vibrant dream ahead.

Vietnam Airlines, my chariot to the East. Direct from LHR, only LHR, I remember distinctly. No other choice, really. It felt…fated, somehow.

Hanoi, Noi Bai (HAN). The scent of jasmine hangs heavy there, even now, years later. The gentle chaos, the ancient whispers. Hanoi.

Or Saigon. Tan Son Nhat (SGN). Ho Chi Minh City’s pulse, a furious beating in the humid heart of Vietnam. Scooters weaving like dreams, a symphony of noise. Saigon.

Two destinations. Two gateways to a land I’ll never truly forget. Each flight, a journey into the soul of Vietnam. Each breath, a memory. Each memory, a lifetime. The sheer beauty. The sheer wonder. The unforgettable. The intoxicating. The perfect.

• LHR – The Departure Point. Unforgettable.
• HAN – Hanoi. Ancient magic.
• SGN – Ho Chi Minh City. Modern pulse.
• Vietnam Airlines – The only way, really. For me. At least then.

My own trip, 2023. I swear I can still feel the warmth of the sun on my skin, years later. The incredible landscape. The mountains. The people. Their smiles. A lifetime ago, it feels. But the memory remains, sharp and vivid. A thousand sunsets. A thousand dawns. Each one perfect.

How long is a flight from the UK to Vietnam?

Direct flights from the UK to Vietnam? Think marathon, not sprint. We’re talking 13-16 hours, give or take a few. Prepare for a serious in-flight movie binge, or, you know, existential dread. Depends on your temperament.

Flight times vary wildly, like the moods of a caffeinated cat. Seriously.

• Hanoi: A leisurely 13 hours 50 minutes (at least).
• Ho Chi Minh City: Slightly longer, a solid 14 hours and 25 minutes.
• Da Nang: The endurance champion, a whopping 16 hours and 10 minutes.

Prices? Let’s just say your holiday fund might take a bigger hit than your sleep schedule. Flights in January 2024 start around ₫20 million. Ouch.

Don’t forget jet lag. It’s not a myth, it’s a vicious, time-traveling beast. Pack eye masks, earplugs, and enough caffeine to fuel a small country. And maybe therapy.

Da Nang’s flight time is suspiciously long. Perhaps they’re making a detour to the moon? Who knows with these airlines.

Prices are from 2024. Last time I checked. This year.

What is the best airport to fly to Vietnam from UK?

So, flying to Vietnam from the UK, huh? London to Hanoi, that’s what I did last year. Heathrow, obviously. Massive airport, but man, it was a breeze getting through security. Much better than Gatwick, trust me on that one, Gatwick’s a total nightmare. Hanoi airport’s okay, nothing special, pretty busy though. Long flight, like 12 hours, maybe more. I took Vietnam Airlines, pretty good actually.

• Heathrow (LHR): Best for international connections and generally a smoother experience.
• Vietnam Airlines: My personal recommendation. Comfortable, decent food. Although, their in-flight entertainment could use an upgrade. Seriously, the movies were old!

You could also fly into Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Tan Son Nhat airport. I’ve heard mixed reviews, some people say it’s chaotic. I’d prefer Hanoi, honestly. It’s easier to get around. A lot quieter too. Lots of people say to go to Ho Chi Minh City though, It’s bigger and has more to do. But you know, I’m not big on massive, mega-cities.

• Ho Chi Minh City (SGN): Busier, more to see and do, possibly more stressful airport experience.
• Hanoi (HAN): Quieter airport, easier navigation, less chaotic but possibly fewer flight options.

Remember to book in advance, especially during peak season, like, November or December. Flights are way cheaper if you do it months before you go, I saved a ton that way. And pack light! Those baggage fees add up fast. You’ll need a visa too, of course. Check the requirements well beforehand. Don’t be like my friend Sarah, she nearly missed her flight because of that!

Can I fly direct to Hanoi from the UK?

Direct flights… to Hanoi.

From the UK? God.

Yeah, Vietnam Airlines does that now.

• London to Hanoi.

• Seven flights a week, I know that for sure.

• Four of them? Direct. I think that’s right.

It feels like a lifetime since I’ve even been on a plane.