KIK
Kirkuk
Iraq
6,812 km
4,233 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
6,812 km
4,233 mi / 3,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
97°
east

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KIK SGN
Airport Name Kirkuk Air Base Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code KIK SGN
ICAO Code ORKK VVTS
City Kirkuk Ho Chi Minh City
Country Iraq Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,061 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 35.470000, 44.350000 10.820000, 106.650000

Kirkuk (KIK) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) in Kirkuk, Iraq to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 6,812 kilometers (4,233 miles / 3,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Iraq with Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:00 in Kirkuk, it's 11:00 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,028 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Kirkuk Air Base.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kirkuk (KIK) follows a heading of 305° (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 Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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