Airport Comparison
Dien Bien Phu (DIN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) in Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 1,239 kilometers (770 miles / 669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.
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 a domestic route within Vietnam. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 16:21 in Dien Bien Phu, it's 16:21 in Ho Chi Minh City.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,578 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Dien Bien Phu Airport.
The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) follows a heading of 342° (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 Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.