Cali to Ho Chi Minh City flights
Ho Chi Minh City lies 18,392 km (11,428 mi) north of Cali, +12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 24 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Cali | Ho Chi Minh City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Vietnam |
| Population | 2.4 million | 14 million |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
| Nearest large airport | CLO, 20 km out | SGN, 2 km out |
Clocks in Ho Chi Minh City are 12 h ahead of Cali right now, so a 24 h 20 min journey lands 36 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ho Chi Minh City
Crossing from Colombia into Vietnam: money changes from the Peso to the Dong (VND); sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +84; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cali
Cali is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN, 68 km).
Arriving in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, whose 12,468-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tan Son Nhat International Airport | SGN | 2 km (1 mi) | 12,468 ft | 33 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 18,392 km (11,428 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Ho Chi Minh City
Our booking partner lists 4,866+ places to stay in Ho Chi Minh City (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 776 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (331), and 72 are five-star. Across 706 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 389,686 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Cali?
18,392 km (11,428 mi) in a straight line, north of Cali.
How long does it take to get from Cali to Ho Chi Minh City by air?
About 24 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cali and Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is 12 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Cali to Ho Chi Minh City flights?
Typically Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
What currency do I need in Ho Chi Minh City?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Ho Chi Minh City?
Our booking partner lists 4,866+ places to stay in Ho Chi Minh City, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.