CPA
Harper
Liberia
12,556 km
7,802 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
12,556 km
7,802 mi / 6,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPA SGN
Airport Name Cape Palmas Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code CPA SGN
ICAO Code GLCP VVTS
City Harper Ho Chi Minh City
Country Liberia Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Monrovia Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 20 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 4.380000, -7.700000 10.820000, 106.650000

Harper (CPA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) in Harper, Liberia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 12,556 kilometers (7,802 miles / 6,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Liberia 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 19:41 in Harper, it's 02:41 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.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Harper (CPA) follows a heading of 280° (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 Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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