Distance From Auckland International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, AKL - SGN Distance

The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 5506 miles or 8860 kilometers or 4781 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Auckland ( New Zealand ) to Ho Chi Minh City ( Vietnam )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Auckland and Ho Chi Minh City takes around 12 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Auckland International Airport, Auckland, New Zealand to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 12 hours 39 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • AKL - SGN

Kilometers		8860 km
Statute Miles		5506 miles
Nautical Miles		4781 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 39 minutes

Auckland International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport Flight Route Map - AKL to SGN Flight Path

Location of Auckland International Airport & Tan Son Nhat International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Auckland to Ho Chi Minh City nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Auckland, New Zealand and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. .

Nonstop flight route between Auckland, New Zealand and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AKL - SGN

Time difference between Auckland (New Zealand) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 6 Hours.
Ho Chi Minh City time is 6 Hours behind Auckland.

Location	Local Time
Auckland (New Zealand)	2026-10-27, 21:48:37 NZDT
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)	2026-10-27, 15:48:37 +07

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Auckland International Airport (AKL / NZAA) Auckland, New Zealand

Destination

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN / VVTS) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam