AAU
Asau
Samoa
9,304 km
5,781 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,304 km
5,781 mi / 5,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AAU SGN
Airport Name Asau Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code AAU SGN
ICAO Code NSAU VVTS
City Asau Ho Chi Minh City
Country Samoa Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 0 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 10.820000, 106.650000

Asau (AAU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,304 kilometers (5,781 miles / 5,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:22 in Asau, it's 20:22 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Asau Airport (AAU) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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