BKY
Bukavu Kavumu Airport
DR Congo
8,730 km
5,425 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,730 km
5,425 mi / 4,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BKY SGN
Airport Name Bukavu Kavumu Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BKY SGN
ICAO Code FZMA VVTS
City N/A Ho Chi Minh City
Country DR Congo Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,643 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -2.310000, 28.810000 10.820000, 106.650000

Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, DR Congo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,730 kilometers (5,425 miles / 4,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 DR Congo 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 15:07 in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, it's 20:07 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,610 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Bukavu Kavumu 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 Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) follows a heading of 265° (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 Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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