Kunming to Ho Chi Minh City
2h 27m The flight from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) covers 1,637 km (1,017 miles) and takes approximately 2h 27m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south on an initial great-circle bearing of 165°, passing near 18.0° N, 104.9° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 2h 59m | 3h 24m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 2h 06m | 2h 31m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 1h 49m | 2h 14m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 1h 56m | 2h 21m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| KMG | SGN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kunming Changshui International Airport | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
| City | Kunming | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Country | China | Vietnam |
| ICAO | ZPPP | VVTS |
| Coordinates | 25.1103, 102.9367 | 10.8188, 106.652 |
| Elevation | 6,903 ft | 33 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Kunming to Ho Chi Minh City?
A non-stop flight from Kunming (KMG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) takes about 2h 27m. The great-circle distance is 1,637 km (1,017 miles, 884 nautical miles), flying south on an initial bearing of 165°.
How far is Kunming from Ho Chi Minh City?
1,637 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,017 miles or 884 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between KMG and SGN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 1,637 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Kunming
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.