KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
3,385 km
2,104 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
3,385 km
2,104 mi / 1,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
222°
southwest

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KWJ SGN
Airport Name Gwangju Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code KWJ SGN
ICAO Code RKJJ VVTS
City Gwangju Ho Chi Minh City
Country South Korea Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 39 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 35.130000, 126.810000 10.820000, 106.650000

Gwangju (KWJ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 3,385 kilometers (2,104 miles / 1,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:46 in Gwangju, it's 15:46 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Gwangju (KWJ) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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