LJG
Lijiang
China
1,887 km
1,172 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
1,887 km
1,172 mi / 1,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LJG SGN
Airport Name Lijiang Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code LJG SGN
ICAO Code ZPLJ VVTS
City Lijiang Ho Chi Minh City
Country China Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 0 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 26.680000, 100.250000 10.820000, 106.650000

Lijiang (LJG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lijiang Airport (LJG) in Lijiang, China to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 1,887 kilometers (1,172 miles / 1,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 22:08 in Lijiang, it's 21:08 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Lijiang (LJG) follows a heading of 340° (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 Lijiang Airport (LJG) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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