Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City
4h 51m The flight from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) covers 3,563 km (2,214 miles) and takes approximately 4h 51m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 219°, passing near 24.5° N, 115.5° 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 | 6h 29m | 6h 54m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 4h 34m | 4h 59m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 3h 58m | 4h 23m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 4h 11m | 4h 37m |
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
| ICN | SGN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Incheon International Airport | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
| City | Seoul | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Country | South Korea | Vietnam |
| ICAO | RKSI | VVTS |
| Coordinates | 37.4691, 126.451 | 10.8188, 106.652 |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 33 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City?
A non-stop flight from Seoul (ICN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) takes about 4h 51m. The great-circle distance is 3,563 km (2,214 miles, 1,924 nautical miles), flying south-west on an initial bearing of 219°.
How far is Seoul from Ho Chi Minh City?
3,563 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 2,214 miles or 1,924 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 ICN and SGN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 3,563 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.
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.