KMG
Kunming
China
1,629 km
1,012 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
1,629 km
1,012 mi / 879 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KMG SGN
Airport Name Kunming Wujiaba International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code KMG SGN
ICAO Code ZPPP VVTS
City Kunming Ho Chi Minh City
Country China Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 6,217 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 24.990000, 102.740000 10.820000, 106.650000

Kunming (KMG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) in Kunming, China to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 1,629 kilometers (1,012 miles / 879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 00:05 in Kunming, it's 23:05 in Ho Chi Minh City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,184 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Kunming Wujiaba International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kunming (KMG) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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