MES
Medan
Indonesia
1,194 km
742 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
1,194 km
742 mi / 645 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
47°
northeast

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MES SGN
Airport Name Soewondo Air Force Base Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code MES SGN
ICAO Code WIMK VVTS
City Medan Ho Chi Minh City
Country Indonesia Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 114 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 3.560000, 98.670000 10.820000, 106.650000

Medan (MES) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 1,194 kilometers (742 miles / 645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia with Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:19 in Medan, it's 18:19 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Medan (MES) follows a heading of 228° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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