Beijing to Ho Chi Minh City (PEK–SGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CA903
CA Air China
738
8:40 PM
CST T3
1:10 AM+1
+07
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA904
CA Air China
738
5:00 AM
+07 T2
10:55 AM
CST
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Beijing to Ho Chi Minh City
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,111 mi 5h 30m nonstop -1h behind 41 1-stop hubs

PEK–SGN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 2,111 miles in approximately 5h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–SGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 7 738 5h30 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (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, PEK 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 PEK to SGN.
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One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,897
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 Beijing

Nearby airports with service to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Metric PEK→SGN PKX→SGN
Distance from PEK 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 5
Flight time 5h 30m 4h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of PEK 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 Beijing.
PEK: CST · SGN: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 5:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
Distance & Flight Time
2,111 mi / 3,398 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 30m.
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 PEK

Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.

PEK–SGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Ho Chi Minh City route.
Route details
Distance2,111 mi / 3,398 km
Flight time5h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: SGN
IATA / ICAOSGN / VVTS
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr39.8M
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to SGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport take approximately 5h 30m. The route covers 2,111 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PEK to SGN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CSX, RGN, CTS, NGB, HGH, XMN, CKG, WUH, NKG, ASB, TAO, SZX, TFU, MNL, PVG, HKG, HAN, NRT, CAN, HND, KMG, SVO, HAK, ICN, TPE, BKK, SIN, NNG, KUL, KIX, PUS, DXB, MEL, CDG, IST, MUC, SFO, SYD, CPH, FRA and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from SGN to PEK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PKX. 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 PEK to SGN

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to SGN ranges from 5 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,111 miles (3,398 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CSX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX).