MZQ
Mkuze
South Africa
9,088 km
5,647 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,088 km
5,647 mi / 4,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
73°
east northeast

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MZQ SGN
Airport Name Mkuze Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code MZQ SGN
ICAO Code FAMU VVTS
City Mkuze Ho Chi Minh City
Country South Africa Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 400 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -27.630000, 32.040000 10.820000, 106.650000

Mkuze (MZQ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mkuze Airport (MZQ) in Mkuze, South Africa to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,088 kilometers (5,647 miles / 4,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 South Africa 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 14:35 in Mkuze, it's 19:35 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 Mkuze (MZQ) follows a heading of 240° (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 Mkuze Airport (MZQ) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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