Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Damansara flights
Kota Damansara lies 1,018 km (633 mi) south-west of Ho Chi Minh City, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 3 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 | Kota Damansara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 14 million | 500,000 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | SGN, 2 km out | SZB, 4 km out |
Clocks in Kota Damansara are 1 h ahead of Ho Chi Minh City right now, so a 2 h 3 min journey lands 3 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kota Damansara
Crossing from Vietnam into Malaysia: money changes from the Dong to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Kota Damansara
Kota Damansara is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 12,401-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, 48 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport | SZB | 4 km (2 mi) | 12,401 ft | 90 ft |
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport | KUL | 48 km (30 mi) | 13,530 ft | 69 ft |
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Staying in Kota Damansara
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Kota Damansara. Of the 13 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8). Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 6.9 out of 10. Guests have left 3,583 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kota Damansara from Ho Chi Minh City?
1,018 km (633 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 Kota Damansara by air?
About 2 h 3 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 Kota Damansara?
Kota Damansara is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
Which airports are used for Ho Chi Minh City to Kota Damansara flights?
Typically Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB); Kota Damansara also has KUL.
What currency do I need in Kota Damansara?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Kota Damansara?
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Kota Damansara, 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.