KFA
Kiffa
Mauritania
12,554 km
7,801 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
12,554 km
7,801 mi / 6,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KFA SGN
Airport Name Kiffa Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code KFA SGN
ICAO Code GQNF VVTS
City Kiffa Ho Chi Minh City
Country Mauritania Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 424 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 16.590000, -11.410000 10.820000, 106.650000

Kiffa (KFA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiffa Airport (KFA) in Kiffa, Mauritania to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 12,554 kilometers (7,801 miles / 6,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Mauritania 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 17:59 in Kiffa, it's 00:59 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kiffa (KFA) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Kiffa Airport (KFA) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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