Surat Thani to Ho Chi Minh City flights
Ho Chi Minh City lies 821 km (510 mi) east of Surat Thani, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 48 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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| Surat Thani | Ho Chi Minh City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Vietnam |
| Population | 132,040 | 14 million |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
| Nearest large airport | USM, 92 km out | SGN, 2 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ho Chi Minh City
Crossing from Thailand into Vietnam: money changes from the Baht to the Dong (VND); traffic switches to the right; sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +84; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Airports at each end
Leaving Surat Thani
Surat Thani is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Samui International Airport (USM), 92 km (57 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,759 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Surat Thani Airport (URT, 22 km), Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST, 95 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tan Son Nhat International Airport | SGN | 2 km (1 mi) | 12,468 ft | 33 ft |
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Staying in Ho Chi Minh City
Our booking partner lists 4,866+ places to stay in Ho Chi Minh City (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 776 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (331), and 72 are five-star. Across 706 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 389,686 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Surat Thani?
821 km (510 mi) in a straight line, east of Surat Thani.
How long does it take to get from Surat Thani to Ho Chi Minh City by air?
About 1 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surat Thani and Ho Chi Minh City?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Surat Thani to Ho Chi Minh City flights?
Typically Samui International Airport (USM) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
What currency do I need in Ho Chi Minh City?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Ho Chi Minh City?
Our booking partner lists 4,866+ places to stay in Ho Chi Minh City, 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.