GKE
Geilenkirchen Airport
Germany
9,804 km
6,092 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,804 km
6,092 mi / 5,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GKE SGN
Airport Name Geilenkirchen Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GKE SGN
ICAO Code ETNG VVTS
City N/A Ho Chi Minh City
Country Germany Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 296 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 50.960000, 6.040000 10.820000, 106.650000

Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) in Geilenkirchen Airport, Germany to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,804 kilometers (6,092 miles / 5,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:44 in Geilenkirchen Airport, it's 23:44 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 Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) follows a heading of 322° (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 Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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