HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,507 km
5,286 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,507 km
5,286 mi / 4,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
92°
east

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HEL SGN
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code HEL SGN
ICAO Code EFHK VVTS
City Helsinki Ho Chi Minh City
Country Finland Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 179 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 10.820000, 106.650000

Helsinki (HEL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,507 kilometers (5,286 miles / 4,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Finland 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 07:56 in Helsinki, it's 12:56 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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