MBI
Mbeya
Tanzania
8,387 km
5,211 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,387 km
5,211 mi / 4,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MBI SGN
Airport Name Mbeya Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code MBI SGN
ICAO Code HTMB VVTS
City Mbeya Ho Chi Minh City
Country Tanzania Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,600 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -8.920000, 33.470000 10.820000, 106.650000

Mbeya (MBI) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbeya Airport (MBI) in Mbeya, Tanzania to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,387 kilometers (5,211 miles / 4,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Tanzania 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 21:04 in Mbeya, it's 01:04 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 5,567 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Mbeya 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 Mbeya (MBI) follows a heading of 258° (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 Mbeya Airport (MBI) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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