The flight distance from Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 10,075 kilometers (6,260 miles / 5,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 15:21 in Plettenberg Bay, it's 20:21 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 Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) follows a heading of 235° (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 Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.