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Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is an international airport serving Ho Chi Minh City (Southeast Region), Vietnam. Its IATA code is SGN and its ICAO code is VVTS. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,800 m long.
- IATASGN
- ICAOVVTS
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SGN
- ICAO code
- VVTS
- City
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Region / province
- Southeast Region
- Country / territory
- Vietnam
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 10.8188° N, 106.6520° E
- Elevation
- 10 m (33 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Ho Chi Minh (UTC+07:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,800 m (12,468 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 07R/25L | 3,800 m12,468 ft | Concrete |
| 07L/25R | 3,050 m10,007 ft | Concrete |
Distance to Vietnam’s main air cargo hubs
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
605 km
Direct flight: ≈ 1 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
1,160 km
Direct flight: ≈ 1 h 55 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 125.500 MHz |
| ATIS | 128.000 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Vietnam
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Can Tho International Airport | VCA | 132 km |
| Phú Quốc International Airport | PQC | 299 km |
| Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base | CXR | 309 km |
| Da Nang International Airport | DAD | 605 km |
| Phu Bai International Airport | HUI | 631 km |
| Cat Bi International Airport | HPH | 1,112 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Tan Son Nhat International Airport?
The IATA code of Tan Son Nhat International Airport is SGN and its ICAO code is VVTS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Tan Son Nhat International Airport located?
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is in Ho Chi Minh City, Southeast Region, Vietnam, at coordinates 10.8188° N, 106.6520° E and an elevation of 10 m (33 ft).
How far is Tan Son Nhat International Airport from Vietnam’s other main airports?
The great-circle distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Da Nang (DAD): 605 km, Hanoi (HAN): 1,160 km.
How long is the runway at Tan Son Nhat International Airport?
The longest runway at Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 3,800 m (12,468 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Tan Son Nhat International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.