ALA
Almaty
Kazakhstan
4,606 km
2,862 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
4,606 km
2,862 mi / 2,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ALA SGN
Airport Name Almaty International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code ALA SGN
ICAO Code UAAA VVTS
City Almaty Ho Chi Minh City
Country Kazakhstan Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Almaty Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,238 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 43.350000, 77.040000 10.820000, 106.650000

Almaty (ALA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Almaty International Airport (ALA) in Almaty, Kazakhstan to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 4,606 kilometers (2,862 miles / 2,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kazakhstan with Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:52 in Almaty, it's 03:52 in Ho Chi Minh City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,205 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Almaty International Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Almaty (ALA) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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