BKO
Senou
Mali
12,343 km
7,670 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
12,343 km
7,670 mi / 6,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BKO SGN
Airport Name Senou Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BKO SGN
ICAO Code GABS VVTS
City Senou Ho Chi Minh City
Country Mali Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Bamako Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,247 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 12.530000, -7.950000 10.820000, 106.650000

Senou (BKO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Senou Airport (BKO) in Senou, Mali to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 12,343 kilometers (7,670 miles / 6,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Mali 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 15:09 in Senou, it's 22:09 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 7-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 1,214 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Senou Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Senou (BKO) follows a heading of 288° (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 Senou Airport (BKO) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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