MBW
Melbourne
Australia
6,739 km
4,188 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
6,739 km
4,188 mi / 3,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MBW SGN
Airport Name Melbourne Moorabbin Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code MBW SGN
ICAO Code YMMB VVTS
City Melbourne Ho Chi Minh City
Country Australia Vietnam
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 50 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -37.980000, 145.100000 10.820000, 106.650000

Melbourne (MBW) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 6,739 kilometers (4,188 miles / 3,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:48 in Melbourne, it's 20:48 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 4-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 Melbourne (MBW) follows a heading of 146° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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