CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,967 km
1,843 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
2,967 km
1,843 mi / 1,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

CMB SGN
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code CMB SGN
ICAO Code VCBI VVTS
City Colombo Ho Chi Minh City
Country Sri Lanka Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 30 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 10.820000, 106.650000

Colombo (CMB) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 2,967 kilometers (1,843 miles / 1,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:20 in Colombo, it's 16:50 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 264° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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