MJM
Mbuji Mayi
DR Congo
9,384 km
5,831 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,384 km
5,831 mi / 5,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MJM SGN
Airport Name Mbuji Mayi Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code MJM SGN
ICAO Code FZWA VVTS
City Mbuji Mayi Ho Chi Minh City
Country DR Congo Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,221 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -6.120000, 23.570000 10.820000, 106.650000

Mbuji Mayi (MJM) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) in Mbuji Mayi, DR Congo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,384 kilometers (5,831 miles / 5,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 14:11 in Mbuji Mayi, it's 19:11 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,188 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Mbuji Mayi Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Mbuji Mayi (MJM) follows a heading of 263° (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 Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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