The flight distance from Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) in Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport, French Polynesia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 12,845 kilometers (7,982 miles / 6,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 French Polynesia 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 23:18 in Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport, it's 15:48 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 16.5-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 1,448 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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