Ho Chi Minh City to Cuddalore flights
Cuddalore lies 2,930 km (1,821 mi) west of Ho Chi Minh City, -1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 4 h 30 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 | Cuddalore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | India |
| Population | 14 million | 173,636 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | SGN, 2 km out | PNY, 24 km out |
Clocks in Cuddalore are 1 h 30 min behind Ho Chi Minh City right now, so a 4 h 30 min journey lands only 3 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cuddalore
Crossing from Vietnam into India: money changes from the Dong to the Rupee (INR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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 Cuddalore
Cuddalore is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pondicherry Airport (PNY), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,921 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pondicherry Airport (regional) | PNY | 24 km (15 mi) | 4,921 ft | 134 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cuddalore from Ho Chi Minh City?
2,930 km (1,821 mi) in a straight line, west of Ho Chi Minh City.
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Cuddalore by air?
About 4 h 30 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 Cuddalore?
Cuddalore is 1 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
Which airports are used for Ho Chi Minh City to Cuddalore flights?
Typically Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Pondicherry Airport (PNY).
What currency do I need in Cuddalore?
The Rupee (INR).
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.