BNC
Beni
DR Congo
8,596 km
5,341 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,596 km
5,341 mi / 4,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

BNC SGN
Airport Name Beni Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BNC SGN
ICAO Code FZNP VVTS
City Beni Ho Chi Minh City
Country DR Congo Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 3,517 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 0.570000, 29.470000 10.820000, 106.650000

Beni (BNC) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beni Airport (BNC) in Beni, DR Congo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,596 kilometers (5,341 miles / 4,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 18:03 in Beni, it's 23:03 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 3,484 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Beni Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Beni (BNC) follows a heading of 268° (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 Beni Airport (BNC) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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