Kunming to Ho Chi Minh City (KMG–SGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,017 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VN3519cs
VN Vietnam
320
3:55 PM
CST TT1
6:10 PM
+07
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9633+1
MU China Eastern
320
4:00 PM
CST T1
6:10 PM
+07
3h 10m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9634+1
MU China Eastern
320
7:10 PM
+07 T2
11:05 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VN3518cs
VN Vietnam
320
7:10 PM
+07 TT2
11:05 PM
CST
2h 55m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 4h 20m MUVN AFCIGA Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
BKK Bangkok 5h KQKYMU CXK6KQ Bangkok (BKK) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
SAI Siem Reap 5h 30m MU K6VN Siem Reap (SAI) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
HKG Hong Kong 5h 45m MU AYBACX Hong Kong (HKG) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 5h 51m 3U8LAQ 9CCZMF Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
SZX Shenzhen 6h 2m 3U8LCA CZVNZH Shenzhen (SZX) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
VTE Vientiane 6h 10m CZMUQV QVVJW2 Vientiane (VTE) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 6h 40m 3U8LCA CZ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
JHB Johor Bahru 7h 3m AKOD AK Johor Bahru (JHB) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
XMN Xiamen 7h 10m 3UKYMF MFVN Xiamen (XMN) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
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Kunming to Ho Chi Minh City
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,017 mi 3h 13m nonstop -1h behind

KMG–SGN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,017 miles in approximately 3h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–SGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines Also: VN 7 320 3h10 SkyTeam VN
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MU, VN
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KMG to SGN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to SGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,177
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Ho Chi Minh City from Kunming

Nearby airports with service to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Metric KMG→SGN LJG→SGN
Distance from KMG 199 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 3
Flight time 3h 13m 3h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of KMG with service to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour behind Kunming.
KMG: CST · SGN: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 5:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,017 mi / 1,637 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 13m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa for Vietnam. An eVisa can be obtained online through the official portal (evisa.gov.vn) for stays of up to 90 days, with single entry (US $25) or multiple entry (US $50) options. Processing takes 3 to 7 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date with at least two blank pages. Visa on arrival is available but the eVisa is the standard route for most travellers.

Getting to KMG

Kunming Metro Line 6 runs from Kunming South Railway Station and Guangfu Road to the airport in 40–55 minutes (¥6–8). Trains operate 6am to 11pm and bypass the expressway congestion that affects taxis during peak hours.

The airport is 26km northeast of central Kunming. Taxis cost ¥60–90 and take 40–60 minutes. Airport express coaches (¥25–30) serve major hotels. Traffic on the Kunming–Changshui Expressway can be heavy during holidays.

KMG–SGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Ho Chi Minh City route.
Route details
Distance1,017 mi / 1,637 km
Flight time3h 13m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KMG
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: SGN
IATA / ICAOSGN / VVTS
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr39.8M
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to SGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport take about 3h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 1,017 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KMG to SGN: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Noi Bai, Suvarnabhumi and Siem Reap-Angkor.
Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour behind Kunming.
Yes, return flights from SGN to KMG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LJG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KMG to SGN

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KMG to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to SGN is about 3 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,017 miles (1,637 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Noi Bai, Suvarnabhumi and Siem Reap-Angkor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lijiang (LJG).