HEK
Heihe
China
4,768 km
2,962 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
4,768 km
2,962 mi / 2,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

HEK SGN
Airport Name Heihe Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code HEK SGN
ICAO Code ZYHE VVTS
City Heihe Ho Chi Minh City
Country China Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 8,530 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 50.170000, 127.310000 10.820000, 106.650000

Heihe (HEK) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heihe Airport (HEK) in Heihe, China to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 4,768 kilometers (2,962 miles / 2,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:38 in Heihe, it's 08:38 in Ho Chi Minh City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,497 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Heihe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Heihe (HEK) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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