AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
7,354 km
4,570 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
7,354 km
4,570 mi / 3,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

AXU SGN
Airport Name Axum Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code AXU SGN
ICAO Code HAAX VVTS
City N/A Ho Chi Minh City
Country Ethiopia Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 6,959 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 10.820000, 106.650000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 7,354 kilometers (4,570 miles / 3,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia 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 19:43 in Axum Airport, it's 23:43 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,926 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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