Distance From Riga International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, RIX - SGN Distance

The distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 5318 miles or 8558 kilometers or 4618 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 Riga ( Latvia ) to Ho Chi Minh City ( Vietnam )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riga and Ho Chi Minh City takes around 12 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 12 hours 13 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 • RIX - SGN

Kilometers		8558 km
Statute Miles		5318 miles
Nautical Miles		4618 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 13 minutes

Riga International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport Flight Route Map - RIX to SGN Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Riga, Latvia and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. .

Nonstop flight route between Riga, Latvia and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIX - SGN

Time difference between Riga (Latvia) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 5 Hours.
Ho Chi Minh City time is 5 Hours ahead of Riga.

Location	Local Time
Riga (Latvia)	2026-01-29, 06:28:55 EET
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)	2026-01-29, 11:28:55 +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

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia

Destination

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