SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
1,369 km
851 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
1,369 km
851 mi / 739 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SDK SGN
Airport Name Sandakan Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code SDK SGN
ICAO Code WBKS VVTS
City Sandakan Ho Chi Minh City
Country Malaysia Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Kuching Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 46 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 5.900000, 118.060000 10.820000, 106.650000

Sandakan (SDK) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 1,369 kilometers (851 miles / 739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:29 in Sandakan, it's 19:29 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Sandakan (SDK) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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