SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
1,030 km
640 miles
XKH
Xieng Khouang
Laos
Distance
1,030 km
640 mi / 556 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SGN XKH
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Xieng Khouang Airport
IATA Code SGN XKH
ICAO Code VVTS VLXK
City Ho Chi Minh City Xieng Khouang
Country Vietnam Laos
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 33 ft 3,445 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 19.450000, 103.160000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Xieng Khouang (XKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) in Xieng Khouang, Laos is 1,030 kilometers (640 miles / 556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Vietnam with Laos. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:09 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 22:09 in Xieng Khouang.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,412 feet between the two airports. Xieng Khouang Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Xieng Khouang (XKH) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 158° (south 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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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