CTU
Chengdu
China
2,215 km
1,376 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
2,215 km
1,376 mi / 1,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
172°
south

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CTU SGN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code CTU SGN
ICAO Code ZUUU VVTS
City Chengdu Ho Chi Minh City
Country China Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,625 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 10.820000, 106.650000

Chengdu (CTU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 2,215 kilometers (1,376 miles / 1,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 China with Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:38 in Chengdu, it's 17:38 in Ho Chi Minh City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,592 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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