MNL to SGN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 1,611 km (1,001 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SGN to MNL).
How far is it from Manila (Pasay) to Ho Chi Minh City?
The great-circle distance between Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 1,611 km (1,001 mi, 870 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 MNL to SGN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SGN is roughly west of MNL.
How is the MNL to SGN route written in code?
The pair is written MNL-SGN in IATA codes and RPLL-VVTS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Ninoy Aquino International Airport is MNL (RPLL), Tan Son Nhat International Airport is SGN (VVTS).
| MNL | SGN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Ninoy Aquino International Airport | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
| ICAO code | RPLL | VVTS |
| Country | Philippines | Vietnam |
| Elevation | 75 ft | 33 ft |
| Rank by connections | #74 | #148 |
RPLL starts with R, the ICAO prefix for East Asia; VVTS starts with V, the prefix for South and Southeast Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 42 ft (13 m) of each other.
Airlines flying MNL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5J | Cebu Pacific | CEB | Cebu Air | Active |
| PR | Philippine Airlines | PAL | Philippine | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: VN.
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 Manila (Pasay) from Ho Chi Minh City?
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are 1,611 km (1,001 mi, 870 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MNL to SGN?
A typical nonstop flight between MNL and SGN takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SGN from MNL?
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) lies roughly west of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
Which airlines fly MNL to SGN?
2 airlines appear on the MNL-SGN route in the open dataset, including Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines.
Related routes
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