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Airports / Vietnam / SGN
Large airport · SGN
Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · 33 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.6/5
Google rating
29,185 ratings
0
Operators based
33
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamELEV 33 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.6
Google rating
29,185
Google reviews
ratings on Google
33
Field elevation
feet above sea level
23
Nearest alternate
nm to LTH
Field standing
23 nm
To the nearest alternate
Long Thanh International Airport (Under Construction) (LTH).
Overview
Tan Son Nhat International Airport, listed as VVTS / SGN, is a large commercial airport in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The airport sits 33 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into SGN for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Long Thanh International Airport (Under Construction) (LTH, 23 nm), Can Tho International Airport (VCA, 71 nm), and Rach Gia Airport (VKG, 104 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 12,468-foot paved runway, SGN can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SGN depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Tansonnhat and Sài Gòn. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Ho Chi Minh City.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“While you're there, you MUST grab a drink at Highlands Coffee rly famous cafe brand in VietNam.”
Camila Nguyen5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Additionally, your staff were consistently polite and helpful, reflecting a genuine sense of hospitality.”
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Field capability
ICAO
VVTS
IATA
SGN
FAA / Local
VVTS
Elevation
33 ft
Coordinates
10.8188° N · 106.6520° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Vietnam fields
state range 6–3,156 ft
At 33 ft, SGN sits lower than 55% of the 22 Vietnam fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,468 ft
- 07R/25L12,468 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
- 07L/25R10,007 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,468 ft
SGN's 12,468 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 23nmLTHLong Thanh International Airport (Under Construction)Ho Chi Minh City (Long Thanh)
- 71nmVCACan Tho International AirportCan Tho
- 104nmVKGRach Gia AirportRach Gia
- 107nmKTITecho International AirportPhnom Penh (Boeng Khyang)
- 115nmPNHPhnom Penh International AirportPhnom Penh (Pou Senchey)
- 115nmDLILien Khuong AirportDa Lat
Location
Open the full mapVVTS · Tan Son Nhat International Airport · Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SGN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,214 nm | 12h 32m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,466 nm | 13h 7m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,444 nm | 15h 23m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,803 nm | 16h 13m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,954 nm | 16h 34m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,041 nm | 16h 46m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,077 nm | 16h 51m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,131 nm | 16h 59m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SGN?
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,468 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SGN?
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,468 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SGN?
- The closest alternate is Long Thanh International Airport (Under Construction) (LTH), about 23 nm away, followed by Can Tho International Airport (VCA) at 71 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SGN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 32m (5,214 nm), Honolulu about 13h 7m (5,466 nm), Seattle about 15h 23m (6,444 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.