Ho Chi Minh City to Hat Yai flights
Hat Yai lies 798 km (496 mi) south-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 46 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 | Hat Yai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Thailand |
| Population | 14 million | 191,696 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | SGN, 2 km out | HDY, 12 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Hat Yai
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 Hat Yai
Hat Yai is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hat Yai International Airport (HDY), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hat Yai International Airport | HDY | 12 km (7 mi) | 10,007 ft | 90 ft |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (regional) | AOR | 91 km (57 mi) | 9,005 ft | 15 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Hat Yai from Ho Chi Minh City?
798 km (496 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ho Chi Minh City.
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Hat Yai by air?
About 1 h 46 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 Hat Yai?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ho Chi Minh City to Hat Yai flights?
Typically Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Hat Yai International Airport (HDY); Hat Yai also has AOR.
What currency do I need in Hat Yai?
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.