Cam Ranh to Ho Chi Minh City flights
Ho Chi Minh City lies 302 km (187 mi) south-west of Cam Ranh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 8 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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| Cam Ranh | Ho Chi Minh City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Population | 146,771 | 14 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
| Nearest large airport | CXR, 11 km out | SGN, 2 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Cam Ranh
Cam Ranh is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base (CXR), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lien Khuong Airport (DLI, 88 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 |
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Staying in Ho Chi Minh City
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Common questions
How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Cam Ranh?
302 km (187 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Cam Ranh.
How long does it take to get from Cam Ranh to Ho Chi Minh City by air?
About 1 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cam Ranh and Ho Chi Minh City?
No, both are on Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cam Ranh to Ho Chi Minh City flights?
Typically Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base (CXR) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.