Ho Chi Minh City to Miri flights
Miri lies 1,081 km (671 mi) south-east 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 8 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 | Miri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Malaysia |
| Population | 14 million | 300,543 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) |
| Nearest large airport | SGN, 2 km out | MYY, 9 km out |
Clocks in Miri are 1 h ahead of Ho Chi Minh City right now, so a 2 h 8 min journey lands 3 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Miri
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 Miri
Miri is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Miri Airport (MYY), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,006 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Marudi Airport (MUR, 45 km), Mulu Airport (MZV, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miri Airport (regional) | MYY | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,006 ft | 59 ft |
| Marudi Airport (regional) | MUR | 45 km (28 mi) | 3,274 ft | 103 ft |
| Mulu Airport (regional) | MZV | 98 km (61 mi) | 4,921 ft | 80 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Miri from Ho Chi Minh City?
1,081 km (671 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ho Chi Minh City.
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Miri by air?
About 2 h 8 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 Miri?
Miri is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuching against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
Which airports are used for Ho Chi Minh City to Miri flights?
Typically Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Miri Airport (MYY); Miri also has MUR, MZV.
What currency do I need in Miri?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.