KSY
Kars
Turkey
7,000 km
4,350 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
7,000 km
4,350 mi / 3,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
99°
east

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KSY SGN
Airport Name Kars Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code KSY SGN
ICAO Code LTCF VVTS
City Kars Ho Chi Minh City
Country Turkey Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,889 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 40.560000, 43.120000 10.820000, 106.650000

Kars (KSY) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 7,000 kilometers (4,350 miles / 3,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:44 in Kars, it's 01:44 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 5,856 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Kars Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Kars (KSY) follows a heading of 310° (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 Kars Airport (KSY) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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