MON
Mount Cook Airport
New Zealand
8,810 km
5,474 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,810 km
5,474 mi / 4,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MON SGN
Airport Name Mount Cook Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code MON SGN
ICAO Code NZMC VVTS
City N/A Ho Chi Minh City
Country New Zealand Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,153 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -43.770000, 170.130000 10.820000, 106.650000

Mount Cook Airport (MON) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Cook Airport (MON) in Mount Cook Airport, New Zealand to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,810 kilometers (5,474 miles / 4,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 New Zealand 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 06:38 in Mount Cook Airport, it's 00:38 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,120 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Mount Cook Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Mount Cook Airport (MON) follows a heading of 139° (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 Mount Cook Airport (MON) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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