KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
8,498 km
5,281 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,498 km
5,281 mi / 4,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KBQ SGN
Airport Name Kasungu Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code KBQ SGN
ICAO Code FWKG VVTS
City Kasungu Ho Chi Minh City
Country Malawi Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 3,470 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -13.010000, 33.470000 10.820000, 106.650000

Kasungu (KBQ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,498 kilometers (5,281 miles / 4,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Malawi 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 18:54 in Kasungu, it's 23:54 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 3,437 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Kasungu Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kasungu (KBQ) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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