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Flights from Washington to Ho Chi Minh City

There are no direct flights from Washington to Ho Chi Minh City. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Taipei, about 20h 55m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 55m
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Washington to Ho Chi Minh City at a glance

Fastest journey20h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Taipei

Best ways to fly from Washington 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
WAS Seoul (ICN) SGN
Leg 1: Air Premia, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Sun PhuQuoc Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 55m
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WAS Taipei (TPE) SGN
Leg 1: EVA Air · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 04m
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3
WAS Tokyo (HND) SGN
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, VietJet Air
One airline, one ticket ~21h 31m
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WAS Paris (CDG) SGN
Leg 1: Air France, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 53m
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5
WAS Los Angeles (LAX) SGN
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 31m
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WAS Frankfurt (FRA) SGN
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Vietnam Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~23h 45m
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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
14,474 km8,988 miles
Journey time
20h 55mestimate
Time difference
+12hHo Chi Minh City vs Washington
Currency in Ho Chi Minh City
VND
Airports
IAD, DCA → SGN

Flights from Washington to Ho Chi Minh City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Washington to Ho Chi Minh City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo. 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 Washington to Ho Chi Minh City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,474 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Ho Chi Minh City?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Taipei (TPE), Tokyo (HND) and Paris (CDG). Air Premia flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Ho Chi Minh City?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
What is the time difference between Washington and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 12 hours ahead of Washington.

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