JAA
Jalalabad Airport
Afghanistan
4,503 km
2,798 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
4,503 km
2,798 mi / 2,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JAA SGN
Airport Name Jalalabad Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code JAA SGN
ICAO Code OAJL VVTS
City N/A Ho Chi Minh City
Country Afghanistan Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,814 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 34.400000, 70.500000 10.820000, 106.650000

Jalalabad Airport (JAA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jalalabad Airport (JAA) in Jalalabad Airport, Afghanistan to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 4,503 kilometers (2,798 miles / 2,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 17:49 in Jalalabad Airport, it's 20:19 in Ho Chi Minh City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,781 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Jalalabad Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) follows a heading of 311° (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 Jalalabad Airport (JAA) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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