HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
5,194 km
3,227 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
5,194 km
3,227 mi / 2,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HEA SGN
Airport Name Herat Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code HEA SGN
ICAO Code OAHR VVTS
City N/A Ho Chi Minh City
Country Afghanistan Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 3,206 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 34.210000, 62.230000 10.820000, 106.650000

Herat Airport (HEA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 5,194 kilometers (3,227 miles / 2,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Afghanistan with Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:19 in Herat Airport, it's 19:49 in Ho Chi Minh City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,173 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Herat Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Herat Airport (HEA) follows a heading of 307° (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 Herat Airport (HEA) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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