GKH
Gorkha
Nepal
3,002 km
1,865 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
3,002 km
1,865 mi / 1,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
125°
southeast

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GKH SGN
Airport Name Gorkha Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GKH SGN
ICAO Code VNGK VVTS
City Gorkha Ho Chi Minh City
Country Nepal Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,500 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 28.050000, 84.480000 10.820000, 106.650000

Gorkha (GKH) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gorkha Airport (GKH) in Gorkha, Nepal to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 3,002 kilometers (1,865 miles / 1,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:03 in Gorkha, it's 03:18 in Ho Chi Minh City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,467 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Gorkha Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Gorkha (GKH) follows a heading of 313° (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 Gorkha Airport (GKH) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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