LNJ
Lincang
China
1,599 km
993 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
1,599 km
993 mi / 863 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
153°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LNJ SGN
Airport Name Lincang Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code LNJ SGN
ICAO Code ZPLC VVTS
City Lincang Ho Chi Minh City
Country China Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 6,127 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 23.740000, 100.030000 10.820000, 106.650000

Lincang (LNJ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lincang Airport (LNJ) in Lincang, China to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 1,599 kilometers (993 miles / 863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 21:44 in Lincang, it's 20:44 in Ho Chi Minh City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,094 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Lincang 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 Lincang (LNJ) follows a heading of 335° (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 Lincang Airport (LNJ) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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