MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
8,982 km
5,581 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,982 km
5,581 mi / 4,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MPM SGN
Airport Name Maputo Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code MPM SGN
ICAO Code FQMA VVTS
City Maputo Ho Chi Minh City
Country Mozambique Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 145 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 10.820000, 106.650000

Maputo (MPM) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,982 kilometers (5,581 miles / 4,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Mozambique 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 10:19 in Maputo, it's 15:19 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 5-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 Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 241° (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 Maputo Airport (MPM) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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