OAI
Bagram
Afghanistan
4,631 km
2,877 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
4,631 km
2,877 mi / 2,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

OAI SGN
Airport Name Bagram Air Base Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code OAI SGN
ICAO Code OAIX VVTS
City Bagram Ho Chi Minh City
Country Afghanistan Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,895 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 34.950000, 69.270000 10.820000, 106.650000

Bagram (OAI) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bagram Air Base (OAI) in Bagram, Afghanistan to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 4,631 kilometers (2,877 miles / 2,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Afghanistan with Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:25 in Bagram, it's 23:55 in Ho Chi Minh City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,862 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Bagram Air Base.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Bagram (OAI) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bagram Air Base (OAI) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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