AMO
Mao
Chad
9,857 km
6,125 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,857 km
6,125 mi / 5,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

AMO SGN
Airport Name Mao Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code AMO SGN
ICAO Code FTTU VVTS
City Mao Ho Chi Minh City
Country Chad Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,072 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 15.310000 10.820000, 106.650000

Mao (AMO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mao Airport (AMO) in Mao, Chad to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,857 kilometers (6,125 miles / 5,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Chad 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 10:26 in Mao, it's 16:26 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,039 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Mao Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Mao (AMO) follows a heading of 284° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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