Distance From Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, NKG - SGN Distance

The distance from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 1643 miles or 2643 kilometers or 1426 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 Nanjing ( China ) to Ho Chi Minh City ( Vietnam )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nanjing and Ho Chi Minh City takes around 3 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 3 hours 46 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 • NKG - SGN

Kilometers		2643 km
Statute Miles		1643 miles
Nautical Miles		1426 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 46 minutes

Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport Flight Route Map - NKG to SGN Flight Path

Location of Nanjing Lukou International Airport & Tan Son Nhat International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nanjing, China and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKG - SGN

Time difference between Nanjing (China) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 1 Hours.
Ho Chi Minh City time is 1 Hours behind Nanjing.

Location	Local Time
Nanjing (China)	2026-09-19, 02:58:53 CST
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)	2026-09-19, 01:58:53 +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

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG / ZSNJ) Nanjing, China

Destination

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