ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
6,785 km
4,216 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
6,785 km
4,216 mi / 3,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

ELQ SGN
Airport Name Gassim Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code ELQ SGN
ICAO Code OEGS VVTS
City N/A Ho Chi Minh City
Country Saudi Arabia Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,126 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 26.300000, 43.770000 10.820000, 106.650000

Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 6,785 kilometers (4,216 miles / 3,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:15 in Gassim Airport, it's 22:15 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 2,093 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Gassim Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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