Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul (SGN–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SGN–ICN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Korean Air, Vietnam Airlines and Asiana Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,214 miles in approximately 5h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KE Korean Air Also: WS | 28 | 321, 333, 789 | 5h15-5h30 | – | SkyTeam | WS |
| VN Vietnam Airlines | 28 | 321, 333, 787, 789 | 4h51-5h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| OZ Asiana Airlines | 14 | 32Q | 5h10-5h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| VJ Icar Air Also: W2 | 14 | 321 | 5h05-5h16 | – | – | W2 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Seoul from Ho Chi Minh City
| Metric | SGN→ICN | PQC→ICN | CXR→ICN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SGN | – | 186 mi | 192 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 112 | 28 | 74 |
| Flight time | 5h 18m | 5h 25m | 4h 34m |
Travel Essentials
SGN: +07 · ICN: KST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 8:00 PM in Seoul.
AREX Direct Train to Seoul Station (43 min, ₩11,000) is a reserved-seat express. The All-Stop train serves Hongik University, City Hall, and other inner-city stations (66 min, ₩4,550). T2 passengers board at a dedicated T2 stop before T1; don't exit early. City Check-in at Seoul Station allows bag drop and boarding pass printing before the train for select airlines.Limousine buses serve major hotel zones and neighborhoods (₩16,000–18,000). Taxis from ICN to central Seoul cost ₩65,000–90,000; use only official orange (general) or black (deluxe) cabs from the designated stands. KakaoTaxi (ride-hail) operates from the airport.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and dry (−8 to 2°C, December–February) with occasional snow and wind chill. ICN handles snow well, though heavy falls delay operations. Summer monsoon (Changma) runs late June through July with heavy continuous rain. Typhoons can affect operations August–September with short notice.
Spring brings Yellow Dust (hwangsa) from China. Fine particulate storms reduce visibility and occasionally disrupt flights in March–April. Autumn (October–November) is the best flying season: clear skies, low humidity, 8–18°C. Pack layers for spring and fall. Summer is hot and humid (25–32°C).
SGN–ICN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SGN to ICN
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air, Vietnam Airlines, Asiana Airlines and Icar Air. With 112 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SGN to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SGN to ICN is about 5 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,214 miles (3,563 km). There are approximately 112 weekly flights outbound and 133 return, totaling 245 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Da Nang, Gimhae and Taiwan Taoyuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phu Quoc Island (PQC) and Nha Trang/nha Trang aiurportCam Ranh (CXR).