JOS
Jos
Nigeria
10,643 km
6,614 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
10,643 km
6,614 mi / 5,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JOS SGN
Airport Name Yakubu Gowon Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code JOS SGN
ICAO Code DNJO VVTS
City Jos Ho Chi Minh City
Country Nigeria Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,232 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 9.640000, 8.870000 10.820000, 106.650000

Jos (JOS) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 10,643 kilometers (6,614 miles / 5,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Nigeria with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:11 in Jos, it's 03:11 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,199 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Yakubu Gowon Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Jos (JOS) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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