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Flights from Kathmandu to Ho Chi Minh City

There are no direct flights from Kathmandu to Ho Chi Minh City. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Paro, about 6h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 11m
KTMSGNDMK

Kathmandu to Ho Chi Minh City at a glance

Fastest journey6h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Paro

Best ways to fly from Kathmandu 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
KTM Bangkok (DMK) SGN
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 11m
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KTM Paro (PBH) SGN
Leg 1: Bhutan Airlines, Drukair · Leg 2: Bhutan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 14m
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3
KTM Kunming (KMG) SGN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 46m
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KTM New Delhi (DEL) SGN
Leg 1: Air India, Bhutan Airlines, IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 05m
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KTM Guangzhou (CAN) SGN
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Nepal Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines, VietJet Air
One airline, one ticket ~8h 00m
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KTM Hong Kong (HKG) SGN
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Nepal Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, VietJet Air
One airline, one ticket ~8h 02m
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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
2,911 km1,808 miles
Journey time
6h 11mestimate
Time difference
+1.25hHo Chi Minh City vs Kathmandu
Currency in Ho Chi Minh City
VND
Airports
KTM → SGN

Flights from Kathmandu to Ho Chi Minh City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kathmandu to Ho Chi Minh City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Paro and Kunming. 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 Kathmandu to Ho Chi Minh City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,911 km.
Where do you change planes between Kathmandu and Ho Chi Minh City?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (DMK), Paro (PBH), Kunming (KMG) and New Delhi (DEL). Thai AirAsia flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kathmandu and Ho Chi Minh City?
Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 1.25 hours ahead of Kathmandu.

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