The flight distance from Lisala Airport (LIQ) in Lisala Airport, DR Congo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,433 kilometers (5,861 miles / 5,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 DR Congo 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 04:12 in Lisala Airport, it's 10:12 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 6-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 1,476 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Lisala Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Lisala Airport (LIQ) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lisala Airport (LIQ) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.