DLI to SGN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 214 km (133 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 45m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SGN to DLI).
How far is it from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City?
The great-circle distance between Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 214 km (133 mi, 115 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 DLI to SGN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SGN is roughly southwest of DLI.
How is the DLI to SGN route written in code?
The pair is written DLI-SGN in IATA codes and VVDL-VVTS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Lien Khuong Airport is DLI (VVDL), Tan Son Nhat International Airport is SGN (VVTS).
| DLI | SGN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Lien Khuong Airport | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
| ICAO code | VVDL | VVTS |
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Elevation | 3,156 ft | 33 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1452 | #148 |
Both ICAO codes start with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SGN sits 3,123 ft (952 m) lower than DLI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DLI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VJ | Royal Air Cambodge | RAC | - | Active |
| VN | Vietnam Airlines | HVN | Viet Nam Airlines | Active |
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 Da Lat from Ho Chi Minh City?
Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are 214 km (133 mi, 115 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DLI to SGN?
A typical nonstop flight between DLI and SGN takes about 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SGN from DLI?
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) lies roughly southwest of Lien Khuong Airport (DLI).
Which airlines fly DLI to SGN?
2 airlines appear on the DLI-SGN route in the open dataset, including Royal Air Cambodge, Vietnam Airlines.
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