SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
1,462 km
908 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
1,462 km
908 mi / 789 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SGN SYM
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code SGN SYM
ICAO Code VVTS ZPSM
City Ho Chi Minh City Simao
Country Vietnam China
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 22.790000, 100.960000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 1,462 kilometers (908 miles / 789 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:36 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 06:36 in Simao.

The return flight from Simao (SYM) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 155° (south 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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Simao Airport (SYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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