Distance From Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Melbourne International Airport, SGN - MEL Distance

The distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 4163 miles or 6699 kilometers or 3615 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 Ho Chi Minh City ( Vietnam ) to Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne takes around 9 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 9 hours 34 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 • SGN - MEL

Kilometers		6699 km
Statute Miles		4163 miles
Nautical Miles		3615 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 34 minutes

Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - SGN to MEL Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SGN - MEL

Time difference between Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Melbourne (Australia) is 4 Hours.
Melbourne time is 4 Hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.

Location	Local Time
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)	2025-12-16, 12:10:49 +07
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-16, 16:10:49 AEDT

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

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

Destination

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia