LLE
Malelane
South Africa
9,062 km
5,631 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,062 km
5,631 mi / 4,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
74°
east northeast

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LLE SGN
Airport Name Riverside Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code LLE SGN
ICAO Code FAMN VVTS
City Malelane Ho Chi Minh City
Country South Africa Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 1,024 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -25.430000, 31.580000 10.820000, 106.650000

Malelane (LLE) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riverside Airport (LLE) in Malelane, South Africa to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,062 kilometers (5,631 miles / 4,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 South Africa 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 16:52 in Malelane, it's 21:52 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Malelane (LLE) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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