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Flights between Manila (Pasay) (MNL) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Philippines ↔ Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Vietnam

A direct route between Manila (Pasay) and Ho Chi Minh City appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 4 Aug 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Cebu Pacific Air (5J)Philippine Airlines (PR)VietJetAir (VJ)Vietnam Airlines (VN)
Distance
1,611 km
1,001 miles
Est. flight time
2h 31m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Philippines

Jan
29°
34/24
25mm
Feb
30°
35/25
15mm
Mar
31°
36/26
20mm
Apr
33°
38/28
30mm
May
33°
38/28
130mm
Jun
32°
37/27
250mm
Jul
31°
36/26
410mm
Aug
31°
36/26
410mm
Sep
31°
36/26
350mm
Oct
30°
35/25
200mm
Nov
30°
35/25
110mm
Dec
29°
34/24
65mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Vietnam

Jan
25°
30/20
15mm
Feb
26°
31/21
20mm
Mar
28°
33/23
30mm
Apr
30°
35/25
50mm
May
33°
38/28
130mm
Jun
33°
38/28
180mm
Jul
33°
38/28
200mm
Aug
32°
37/27
250mm
Sep
31°
36/26
290mm
Oct
29°
34/24
290mm
Nov
27°
32/22
80mm
Dec
25°
30/20
25mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Philippines: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Manila (Pasay) from Ho Chi Minh City?

Manila (Pasay) (MNL) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) are around 1,611 km (1,001 miles) apart — an estimated 2h 31m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the MNL–SGN route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Cebu Pacific Air, Philippine Airlines, VietJetAir, Vietnam Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Manila (Pasay) and Ho Chi Minh City?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Vietnam?

Across Vietnam, the warmest month on average is May, with mean temperatures around 33°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for Philippines?

The UK FCDO currently rates Philippines as Caution — some areas. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.