GWT
Westerland
Germany
9,548 km
5,933 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,548 km
5,933 mi / 5,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GWT SGN
Airport Name Westerland Sylt Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code GWT SGN
ICAO Code EDXW VVTS
City Westerland Ho Chi Minh City
Country Germany Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 51 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 54.910000, 8.340000 10.820000, 106.650000

Westerland (GWT) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) in Westerland, Germany to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,548 kilometers (5,933 miles / 5,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 14:09 in Westerland, it's 20:09 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 Westerland (GWT) follows a heading of 325° (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 Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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