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Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Diqing

There are no direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Diqing. 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
SGNDIGKMG

Ho Chi Minh City to Diqing at a glance

Fastest journey5h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Chengdu

Best ways to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Diqing

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

1
SGN Kunming (KMG) DIG
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~5h 06m
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2
SGN Chengdu (TFU) DIG
Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, VietJet Air · Leg 2: Sichuan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 56m
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3
SGN Chongqing (CKG) DIG
Leg 1: Air China, Chongqing Airlines · Leg 2: 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
+1hDiqing vs Ho Chi Minh City
Currency in Diqing
CNY
Airports
SGN → DIG

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Diqing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Diqing?
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 Ho Chi Minh City to Diqing?
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 Ho Chi Minh City and Diqing?
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 Ho Chi Minh City and Diqing?
Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Diqing: Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Diqing?
Diqing is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.

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