AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
9,742 km
6,054 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,742 km
6,054 mi / 5,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AFD SGN
Airport Name Port Alfred Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code AFD SGN
ICAO Code FAPA VVTS
City Port Alfred Ho Chi Minh City
Country South Africa Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 307 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -33.550000, 26.880000 10.820000, 106.650000

Port Alfred (AFD) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,742 kilometers (6,054 miles / 5,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 South Africa with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:22 in Port Alfred, it's 20:22 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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