OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
4,530 km
2,815 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
4,530 km
2,815 mi / 2,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

OPU SGN
Airport Name Balimo Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code OPU SGN
ICAO Code AYBM VVTS
City Balimo Ho Chi Minh City
Country Papua New Guinea Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 51 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -8.050000, 142.930000 10.820000, 106.650000

Balimo (OPU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 4,530 kilometers (2,815 miles / 2,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:44 in Balimo, it's 20:44 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 3-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 Balimo (OPU) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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