Ho Chi Minh City to Port of Spain flights
Port of Spain lies 17,290 km (10,743 mi) north-west of Ho Chi Minh City, -11 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 22 h 55 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 | Port of Spain | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Population | 14 million | 49,031 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC-4 (America/Port_of_Spain) |
| Nearest large airport | SGN, 2 km out | POS, 21 km out |
Clocks in Port of Spain are 11 h behind Ho Chi Minh City right now, so a 22 h 55 min journey lands only 11 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Port of Spain
Crossing from Vietnam into Trinidad and Tobago: money changes from the Dong to the Dollar (TTD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes ++1-868; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648916 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648918.
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 Port of Spain
Port of Spain is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Piarco International Airport (POS), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piarco International Airport | POS | 21 km (13 mi) | 10,500 ft | 58 ft |
| A.N.R. Robinson International Airport | TAB | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,002 ft | 38 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Port of Spain from Ho Chi Minh City?
17,290 km (10,743 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 Port of Spain by air?
About 22 h 55 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 Port of Spain?
Port of Spain is 11 h behind at the moment (America/Port_of_Spain against Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh).
Which airports are used for Ho Chi Minh City to Port of Spain flights?
Typically Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Piarco International Airport (POS); Port of Spain also has TAB.
What currency do I need in Port of Spain?
The Dollar (TTD).
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.