How long does the flight from Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City take?

Flight time from Tokyo (NRT) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City?

Airline availability for NRT to SGN changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City?

Direct (nonstop) availability on NRT to SGN varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City?

Prices on NRT to SGN shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City flights

Direct and connecting flights from Tokyo (NRT) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 4,383 km (2,723 mi)
Flight time: ~5h 29m
Airlines: 2
Aircraft types: 2

Airlines flying NRT → SGN

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
All Nippon Airways	1	1
Vietnam Airlines	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 787 — 1 operator
Boeing 787 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Narita International Airport (NRT)

City: Tokyo
Country: Japan
IATA / ICAO: NRT / RJAA

Arrival: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)

City: Ho Chi Minh City
Country: Vietnam
IATA / ICAO: SGN / VVTS

Operating airlines

JAL (JL)
ANA (NH)
VietJet Air (VJ)
Vietnam Airlines (VN)

Distance: 4381 km. Duration: 375 minutes.

Other routes from Tokyo

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly NRT to SGN?

2 airlines operate the NRT to SGN route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the NRT-SGN route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on NRT to SGN include: Boeing 787, Boeing 787.

How long is the Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City flight?

The estimated flight time from Tokyo (NRT) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is approximately 5h 29m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City?

The great-circle distance from Tokyo (NRT) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is approximately 4,383 km (2,723 miles).

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