Ho Chi Minh City to Chon Buri flights
Chon Buri lies 676 km (420 mi) north-west 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 37 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.
| Ho Chi Minh City | Chon Buri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Thailand |
| Population | 14 million | 219,164 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | SGN, 2 km out | BKK, 44 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Chon Buri
Crossing from Vietnam into Thailand: money changes from the Dong to the Baht (THB); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
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 Chon Buri
Chon Buri is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), 44 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, 73 km), U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | BKK | 44 km (27 mi) | 13,123 ft | 5 ft |
| Don Mueang International Airport | DMK | 73 km (45 mi) | 12,139 ft | 9 ft |
| U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport | UTP | 76 km (47 mi) | 11,500 ft | 42 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chon Buri from Ho Chi Minh City?
676 km (420 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ho Chi Minh City.
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Chon Buri by air?
About 1 h 37 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 Chon Buri?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ho Chi Minh City to Chon Buri flights?
Typically Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK); Chon Buri also has DMK, UTP.
What currency do I need in Chon Buri?
The Baht (THB).
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.