KKY
Kilkenny
Ireland
10,599 km
6,586 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
10,599 km
6,586 mi / 5,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
64°
east northeast

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KKY SGN
Airport Name Kilkenny Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code KKY SGN
ICAO Code EIKK VVTS
City Kilkenny Ho Chi Minh City
Country Ireland Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Dublin Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 319 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 52.650000, -7.300000 10.820000, 106.650000

Kilkenny (KKY) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilkenny Airport (KKY) in Kilkenny, Ireland to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 10,599 kilometers (6,586 miles / 5,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:06 in Kilkenny, it's 01:06 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 Kilkenny (KKY) follows a heading of 326° (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 Kilkenny Airport (KKY) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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