KBO
Kabalo
DR Congo
9,021 km
5,605 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,021 km
5,605 mi / 4,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
78°
east northeast

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KBO SGN
Airport Name Kabalo Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code KBO SGN
ICAO Code FZRM VVTS
City Kabalo Ho Chi Minh City
Country DR Congo Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,840 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -6.080000, 26.920000 10.820000, 106.650000

Kabalo (KBO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabalo Airport (KBO) in Kabalo, DR Congo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,021 kilometers (5,605 miles / 4,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 DR Congo 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 03:10 in Kabalo, it's 08:10 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,807 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Kabalo Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kabalo (KBO) follows a heading of 262° (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 Kabalo Airport (KBO) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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