Narita to Ho Chi Minh City (NRT–SGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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NRT–SGN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Japan Airlines, Vietnam Airlines and All Nippon Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,724 miles in approximately 6h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL Japan Airlines Also: HA, WS | 14 | 321, 788 | 6h-6h15 | – | Oneworld | HA, WS |
| VN Vietnam Airlines | 14 | 787, 788 | 6h-6h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| NH All Nippon Airways | 7 | 788 | 6h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| VJ Icar Air Also: W2 | 7 | 321 | 6h | – | – | W2 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ho Chi Minh City from Narita
| Metric | NRT→SGN | HND→SGN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from NRT | – | 37 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 35 |
| Flight time | 6h 8m | 5h 55m |
Travel Essentials
NRT: JST · SGN: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Narita, it's 4:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
Japanese passport holders enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days (single-entry, extended from 15 days in 2023). Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with two blank pages. A return or onward ticket is required. For stays beyond 45 days, apply for an eVisa at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn costing $25 for a 90-day single-entry stay, processed within 3 business days.
The 45-day visa-free entry is single-entry, meaning if you leave Vietnam (even for a day trip to Cambodia or Laos) and re-enter, you need a new entry. To avoid this, get the eVisa which is also single-entry but allows 90 days. For multiple entries within 90 days, apply for a visa at the Vietnamese Embassy in Tokyo for about JPY 9,000 (single-entry) or JPY 13,500 (multiple-entry). At immigration, you may be asked about your hotel and travel plans.
Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to Hanoi (HAN) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) run about 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours on Vietnam Airlines, ANA, JAL, and Vietjet. Osaka also has direct service. Vietnam uses the Vietnamese dong (VND), trading at roughly 170 VND per JPY. Grab is the primary ride-hail app across Vietnam. Airport to central Hanoi by Grab costs about VND 250,000 to VND 350,000 (roughly JPY 1,500 to JPY 2,100). No mandatory vaccinations.
The Narita Express (N'EX) runs from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport in 60 minutes, with stops at Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Yokohama (¥3,070 one-way from Tokyo; discounted round-trip tickets available). Keisei Skyliner from Ueno takes 41 minutes to Terminal 1 (¥2,570); the faster option from east-side Tokyo. Keisei Limited Express is slower (80 min) but cheaper at ¥1,290.Limousine buses depart from major Tokyo hotels and stations for ¥3,200 and take 75–105 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are extremely expensive (¥20,000–30,000+); avoid unless cost is no concern. The airport is 60 km from central Tokyo.
NRT–SGN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NRT to SGN
Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are connected by nonstop service from Japan Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, All Nippon Airways and Icar Air. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NRT to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NRT to SGN is about 6 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,724 miles (4,384 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kansai, Da Nang and Fukuoka. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tokyo (HND).