GAR
Garaina
Papua New Guinea
4,939 km
3,069 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
4,939 km
3,069 mi / 2,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GAR SGN
Airport Name Garaina Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GAR SGN
ICAO Code AYGI VVTS
City Garaina Ho Chi Minh City
Country Papua New Guinea Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,497 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -7.880000, 147.140000 10.820000, 106.650000

Garaina (GAR) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garaina Airport (GAR) in Garaina, Papua New Guinea to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 4,939 kilometers (3,069 miles / 2,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:25 in Garaina, it's 03:25 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,464 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Garaina Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Garaina (GAR) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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