Distance From Tribhuvan International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, KTM - SGN Distance

The distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 1808 miles or 2909 kilometers or 1570 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 Kathmandu ( Nepal ) to Ho Chi Minh City ( Vietnam )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kathmandu and Ho Chi Minh City takes around 4 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 4 hours 9 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 • KTM - SGN

Kilometers		2909 km
Statute Miles		1808 miles
Nautical Miles		1570 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 9 minutes

Tribhuvan International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport Flight Route Map - KTM to SGN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kathmandu, Nepal and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KTM - SGN

Time difference between Kathmandu (Nepal) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 1 Hours 15 Minutes.
Ho Chi Minh City time is 1 Hours 15 Minutes ahead of Kathmandu.

Location	Local Time
Kathmandu (Nepal)	2026-06-20, 09:22:27 +0545
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)	2026-06-20, 10:37:27 +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

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM / VNKT) Kathmandu, Nepal

Destination

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