KSS
Sikasso
Mali
12,146 km
7,547 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
12,146 km
7,547 mi / 6,558 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KSS SGN
Airport Name Sikasso Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code KSS SGN
ICAO Code GASK VVTS
City Sikasso Ho Chi Minh City
Country Mali Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Bamako Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,378 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 11.330000, -5.700000 10.820000, 106.650000

Sikasso (KSS) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sikasso Airport (KSS) in Sikasso, Mali to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 12,146 kilometers (7,547 miles / 6,558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Mali 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 22:54 in Sikasso, it's 05:54 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,345 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Sikasso Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Sikasso (KSS) follows a heading of 286° (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 Sikasso Airport (KSS) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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