KMX
King Khaled Air Base
Saudi Arabia
6,891 km
4,282 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
6,891 km
4,282 mi / 3,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

KMX SGN
Airport Name King Khaled Air Base Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code KMX SGN
ICAO Code OEKM VVTS
City N/A Ho Chi Minh City
Country Saudi Arabia Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 6,778 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 18.300000, 42.800000 10.820000, 106.650000

King Khaled Air Base (KMX) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 6,891 kilometers (4,282 miles / 3,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:11 in King Khaled Air Base, it's 17:11 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 6,745 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than King Khaled Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) follows a heading of 285° (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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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