BUG
Benguela
Angola
10,616 km
6,596 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
10,616 km
6,596 mi / 5,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

BUG SGN
Airport Name Benguela Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BUG SGN
ICAO Code FNBG VVTS
City Benguela Ho Chi Minh City
Country Angola Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 118 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -12.610000, 13.400000 10.820000, 106.650000

Benguela (BUG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benguela Airport (BUG) in Benguela, Angola to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 10,616 kilometers (6,596 miles / 5,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Angola 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 19:38 in Benguela, it's 01:38 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Benguela (BUG) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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