VN517 Aircraft Details and Cabin Information - Beijing to Ho Chi Minh City on Vietnam Airlines
According to Trip.com real-time data, the VN517 flight flying from Beijing to Ho Chi Minh City on 4/2/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 184 seats.

Airbus A321
Punctuality (Departure)
67%
Punctuality (Arrival)
63%
Late on average
26 minutes
Age
13y, 8m
Seats
184
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
81 cm
More legroom than on 20% of flights
46 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
114 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width
135°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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VN517 Recent Flight History and Status - Vietnam Airlines
Trip.com historical records show that the last VN517 flight departed on Wed, Apr 1 from PKX at approximately 08:57. This flight is expected to arrrive in SGN at 12:19.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Mar 26 | Beijing (PKX) | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 321 | 08:51 | 12:33 | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 27 | Beijing (PKX) | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 321 | 08:36 | 12:22 | Arrived |
| Sun, Mar 29 | Beijing (PKX) | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 32B | 08:40 | 12:15 | Arrived |
| Mon, Mar 30 | Beijing (PKX) | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 321 | 08:49 | 12:28 | Arrived |
| Wed, Apr 1 | Beijing (PKX) | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 321 | 08:57 | 12:19 | Arrived |
| Thu, Apr 2 | Beijing (PKX) | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 321 | 08:45 | 12:11 | Arrived |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Beijing (PKX) | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 321 | 08:30 | 12:35 | Scheduled |
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VN517 On-Time Performance, Departure, and Arrival Trends
Review VN517 on-time performance based on recent trips, including departure punctuality, arrival punctuality, average delays, and early arrival trends to better understand overall flight reliability. Based on the average performance of VN517 flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VN517 is 67% (Late on average 32 minutes), while the on-time arrival rate is 63% (Late on average 26 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67%
Late on average 32 minutes
Early
3%
On time
63%
30 mins late
17%
60 mins late
10%
90 mins late
7%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
63%
Late on average 26 minutes
Early
23%
On time
40%
30 mins late
20%
60 mins late
10%
90 mins late
7%
Canceled
0%
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