EBB
Kampala
Uganda
8,283 km
5,147 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,283 km
5,147 mi / 4,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

EBB SGN
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code EBB SGN
ICAO Code HUEN VVTS
City Kampala Ho Chi Minh City
Country Uganda Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 3,782 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 10.820000, 106.650000

Kampala (EBB) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,283 kilometers (5,147 miles / 4,472 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 Uganda 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 14:27 in Kampala, it's 18:27 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,749 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 267° (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 Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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