SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
2,725 km
1,693 miles
SHA
Shanghai
China
Distance
2,725 km
1,693 mi / 1,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SGN SHA
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
IATA Code SGN SHA
ICAO Code VVTS ZSSS
City Ho Chi Minh City Shanghai
Country Vietnam China
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 31.200000, 121.340000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Shanghai (SHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) in Shanghai, China is 2,725 kilometers (1,693 miles / 1,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:31 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 01:31 in Shanghai.

The return flight from Shanghai (SHA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 217° (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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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