BKI
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
1,167 km
725 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
1,167 km
725 mi / 630 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BKI SGN
Airport Name Kota Kinabalu International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BKI SGN
ICAO Code WBKK VVTS
City Kota Kinabalu Ho Chi Minh City
Country Malaysia Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Kuching Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 10 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 5.940000, 116.050000 10.820000, 106.650000

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 1,167 kilometers (725 miles / 630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:26 in Kota Kinabalu, it's 04:26 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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