CDG to SGN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 10,105 km (6,279 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 13h 10m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (SGN to CDG).
How far is it from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Ho Chi Minh City?
The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 10,105 km (6,279 mi, 5,456 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CDG to SGN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 13h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SGN is roughly east of CDG.
How is the CDG to SGN route written in code?
The pair is written CDG-SGN in IATA codes and LFPG-VVTS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is CDG (LFPG), Tan Son Nhat International Airport is SGN (VVTS).
| CDG | SGN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
| ICAO code | LFPG | VVTS |
| Country | France | Vietnam |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 33 ft |
| Rank by connections | #5 | #148 |
LFPG starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; VVTS starts with V, the prefix for South and Southeast Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SGN sits 359 ft (109 m) lower than CDG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CDG to SGN
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Air France | AFR | Airfrans | Active |
| VN | Vietnam Airlines | HVN | Viet Nam Airlines | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AZ.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from Ho Chi Minh City?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are 10,105 km (6,279 mi, 5,456 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CDG to SGN?
A typical nonstop flight between CDG and SGN takes about 13h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SGN from CDG?
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) lies roughly east of Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Which airlines fly CDG to SGN?
2 airlines appear on the CDG-SGN route in the open dataset, including Air France, Vietnam Airlines.
Related routes
Other routes from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG):
Other routes from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN):
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