NLO
Ndolo Airport
DR Congo
10,242 km
6,364 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
10,242 km
6,364 mi / 5,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

NLO SGN
Airport Name Ndolo Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code NLO SGN
ICAO Code FZAB VVTS
City N/A Ho Chi Minh City
Country DR Congo Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 915 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -4.330000, 15.330000 10.820000, 106.650000

Ndolo Airport (NLO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndolo Airport (NLO) in Ndolo Airport, DR Congo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 10,242 kilometers (6,364 miles / 5,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 22:33 in Ndolo Airport, it's 04:33 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.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Ndolo Airport (NLO) follows a heading of 266° (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 Ndolo Airport (NLO) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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