Ho Chi Minh City to Buôn Ma Thuột flights
Buôn Ma Thuột lies 256 km (159 mi) north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 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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| Ho Chi Minh City | Buôn Ma Thuột | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Population | 14 million | 434,256 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 459 m (1,506 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
| Nearest large airport | SGN, 2 km out | BMV, 9 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Buôn Ma Thuột
Buôn Ma Thuột is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buon Ma Thuot Airport (regional) | BMV | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,843 ft | 1,729 ft |
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Staying in Buôn Ma Thuột
Our booking partner lists 115 places to stay in Buon Ma Thuot. Of the 61 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (27), and 3 are five-star. Across 19 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 2,927 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Buôn Ma Thuột from Ho Chi Minh City?
256 km (159 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ho Chi Minh City.
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Buôn Ma Thuột by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Buôn Ma Thuột?
No, both are on Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ho Chi Minh City to Buôn Ma Thuột flights?
Typically Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV).
Where can I stay in Buôn Ma Thuột?
Our booking partner lists 115 places to stay in Buon Ma Thuot, 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.