OLI
Rif
Iceland
10,648 km
6,616 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
10,648 km
6,616 mi / 5,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

OLI SGN
Airport Name Rif Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code OLI SGN
ICAO Code BIRF VVTS
City Rif Ho Chi Minh City
Country Iceland Vietnam
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 18 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 64.910000, -23.820000 10.820000, 106.650000

Rif (OLI) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rif Airport (OLI) in Rif, Iceland to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 10,648 kilometers (6,616 miles / 5,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Iceland with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:50 in Rif, it's 17:50 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 7-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 Rif (OLI) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Rif Airport (OLI) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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