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Flights from Diqing to Ho Chi Minh City

There are no direct flights from Diqing to Ho Chi Minh City. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Chengdu, about 5h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 06m
DIGSGNKMG

Diqing to Ho Chi Minh City at a glance

Fastest journey5h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Chengdu

Best ways to fly from Diqing to Ho Chi Minh City

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
DIG Kunming (KMG) SGN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 06m
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DIG Chengdu (TFU) SGN
Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Sichuan Airlines, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, VietJet Air
One airline, one ticket ~5h 56m
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DIG Chongqing (CKG) SGN
Leg 1: Chongqing Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chongqing Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 01m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,021 km1,255 miles
Journey time
5h 06mestimate
Time difference
-1hHo Chi Minh City vs Diqing
Currency in Ho Chi Minh City
VND
Airports
DIG → SGN

Flights from Diqing to Ho Chi Minh City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Diqing to Ho Chi Minh City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Chengdu and Chongqing. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Diqing to Ho Chi Minh City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,021 km.
Where do you change planes between Diqing and Ho Chi Minh City?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Chengdu (TFU) and Chongqing (CKG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Diqing and Ho Chi Minh City?
Diqing: Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG). Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
What is the time difference between Diqing and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour behind Diqing.

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