ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
10,424 km
6,477 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
10,424 km
6,477 mi / 5,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

ERS SGN
Airport Name Eros Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code ERS SGN
ICAO Code FYWE VVTS
City Windhoek Ho Chi Minh City
Country Namibia Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,575 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 10.820000, 106.650000

Windhoek (ERS) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 10,424 kilometers (6,477 miles / 5,629 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 Namibia 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 16:46 in Windhoek, it's 21:46 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 5,542 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Eros Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Windhoek (ERS) follows a heading of 248° (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 Eros Airport (ERS) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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