LYE
Lyneham
United Kingdom
10,316 km
6,410 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
10,316 km
6,410 mi / 5,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/London
Heading
69°
east northeast

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LYE SGN
Airport Name RAF Lyneham Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code LYE SGN
ICAO Code EGDL VVTS
City Lyneham Ho Chi Minh City
Country United Kingdom Vietnam
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 513 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 51.510000, -1.990000 10.820000, 106.650000

Lyneham (LYE) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Lyneham (LYE) in Lyneham, United Kingdom to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 10,316 kilometers (6,410 miles / 5,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 United Kingdom with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:25 in Lyneham, it's 09:25 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.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Lyneham (LYE) follows a heading of 324° (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 RAF Lyneham (LYE) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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