BUX
Bunia Airport
DR Congo
8,493 km
5,277 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,493 km
5,277 mi / 4,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

BUX SGN
Airport Name Bunia Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BUX SGN
ICAO Code FZKA VVTS
City N/A Ho Chi Minh City
Country DR Congo Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,045 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 1.570000, 30.220000 10.820000, 106.650000

Bunia Airport (BUX) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bunia Airport (BUX) in Bunia Airport, DR Congo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,493 kilometers (5,277 miles / 4,586 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 01:54 in Bunia Airport, it's 06:54 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 4,012 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Bunia Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Bunia Airport (BUX) follows a heading of 269° (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 Bunia Airport (BUX) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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