RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
3,224 km
2,003 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
3,224 km
2,003 mi / 1,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RUK SGN
Airport Name Rukumkot Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code RUK SGN
ICAO Code VNRK VVTS
City Rukumkot Ho Chi Minh City
Country Nepal Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,500 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 28.630000, 82.190000 10.820000, 106.650000

Rukumkot (RUK) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 3,224 kilometers (2,003 miles / 1,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:50 in Rukumkot, it's 22:05 in Ho Chi Minh City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,467 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Rukumkot Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Rukumkot (RUK) follows a heading of 311° (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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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