Nanjing to Ho Chi Minh City (NKG–SGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
MU2839
MU China Eastern
32N
12:55 AM
CST T2
4:40 AM
+07
4h 45m
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2840
MU China Eastern
32N
6:20 AM
+07 TT2
10:50 AM
CST
3h 30m
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
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 5h 56m 3UAQCA 9CCZMF Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
XMN Xiamen 6h 3UCAHO MFVN Xiamen (XMN) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
SZX Shenzhen 6h 20m CACZDZ CZVNZH Shenzhen (SZX) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
HKG Hong Kong 6h 25m CXFMHU AYBACX Hong Kong (HKG) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
CKG Chongqing 7h 5m 3UCAHO CA Chongqing (CKG) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
TAO Qingdao (Jiaozhou) 7h 11m SCZH QWSC Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
BKK Bangkok 7h 20m JDMUSC CXK6KQ Bangkok (BKK) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
KMG Kunming 7h 21m 3UCAHO MUVN Kunming (KMG) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 7h 25m 3U8LCA CZ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
KHH Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) 7h 45m MU CIVJVN Kaohsiung (Xiaogang) (KHH) to Ho Chi Minh City flights
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Nanjing to Ho Chi Minh City
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,642 mi 4h 45m nonstop -1h behind

NKG–SGN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,642 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NKG–SGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 32N 4h45 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
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, NKG to SGN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NKG to SGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,727
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 Nanjing

Nearby airports with service to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Metric NKG→SGN HGH→SGN
Distance from NKG 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 4h 45m 3h 52m
Airports within 200 miles of NKG 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 Nanjing.
NKG: CST · SGN: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 5:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,642 mi / 2,643 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m 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 NKG

The airport express (S9 metro line) runs from Nanjing South Railway Station to Lukou Airport in about 30 minutes (¥29). Connections from Nanjing Station require a transfer at South Station; total journey around 50 minutes.Taxis from downtown cost ¥80–120 depending on traffic and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-shares (DiDi) run slightly cheaper at ¥70–100. The airport bus network covers major city districts for ¥20–25.

NKG–SGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanjing to Ho Chi Minh City route.
Route details
Distance1,642 mi / 2,643 km
Flight time4h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m
Destination: SGN
IATA / ICAOSGN / VVTS
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr39.8M
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NKG to SGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport take about 4h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,642 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NKG 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 Guangzhou Baiyun, Xiamen Gaoqi and Shenzhen Bao'an.
Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour behind Nanjing.
Yes, return flights from SGN to NKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HGH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NKG to SGN

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NKG to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NKG to SGN is about 4 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,642 miles (2,643 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Xiamen Gaoqi and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH).