NRT to SGN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 4,384 km (2,724 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 6h, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SGN to NRT).
How far is it from Narita to Ho Chi Minh City?
The great-circle distance between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 4,384 km (2,724 mi, 2,367 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 NRT to SGN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 6h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SGN is roughly southwest of NRT.
How is the NRT to SGN route written in code?
The pair is written NRT-SGN in IATA codes and RJAA-VVTS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Narita International Airport is NRT (RJAA), Tan Son Nhat International Airport is SGN (VVTS).
| NRT | SGN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Narita International Airport | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
| ICAO code | RJAA | VVTS |
| Country | Japan | Vietnam |
| Elevation | 141 ft | 33 ft |
| Rank by connections | #34 | #148 |
RJAA 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.
SGN sits 108 ft (33 m) lower than NRT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying NRT to SGN
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| JL | Japan Airlines | JAL | Japanair | Active |
| VN | Vietnam Airlines | HVN | Viet Nam Airlines | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: NH.
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 Narita from Ho Chi Minh City?
Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) are 4,384 km (2,724 mi, 2,367 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from NRT to SGN?
A typical nonstop flight between NRT and SGN takes about 6h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SGN from NRT?
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) lies roughly southwest of Narita International Airport (NRT).
Which airlines fly NRT to SGN?
3 airlines appear on the NRT-SGN route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Vietnam Airlines.
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