GBZ
Claris
New Zealand
8,885 km
5,521 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,885 km
5,521 mi / 4,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
292°
west northwest

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GBZ SGN
Airport Name Great Barrier Aerodrome Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GBZ SGN
ICAO Code NZGB VVTS
City Claris Ho Chi Minh City
Country New Zealand Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 20 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -36.240000, 175.470000 10.820000, 106.650000

Claris (GBZ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) in Claris, New Zealand to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,885 kilometers (5,521 miles / 4,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 New Zealand 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 15:22 in Claris, it's 09:22 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 6-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 Claris (GBZ) follows a heading of 130° (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 Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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