NKG
Nanjing
China
2,643 km
1,642 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
2,643 km
1,642 mi / 1,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NKG SGN
Airport Name Nanjing Lukou Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code NKG SGN
ICAO Code ZSNJ VVTS
City Nanjing Ho Chi Minh City
Country China Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 49 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 31.740000, 118.860000 10.820000, 106.650000

Nanjing (NKG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 2,643 kilometers (1,642 miles / 1,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 20:35 in Nanjing, it's 19:35 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Nanjing (NKG) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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