CIT
Shymkent
Kazakhstan
5,024 km
3,122 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
5,024 km
3,122 mi / 2,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CIT SGN
Airport Name Shymkent Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code CIT SGN
ICAO Code UAII VVTS
City Shymkent Ho Chi Minh City
Country Kazakhstan Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Almaty Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,387 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, 69.480000 10.820000, 106.650000

Shymkent (CIT) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shymkent Airport (CIT) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 5,024 kilometers (3,122 miles / 2,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kazakhstan with Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:29 in Shymkent, it's 19:29 in Ho Chi Minh City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,354 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Shymkent Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Shymkent (CIT) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Shymkent Airport (CIT) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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