PEL
Pelaneng
Lesotho
9,465 km
5,882 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,465 km
5,882 mi / 5,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PEL SGN
Airport Name Pelaneng Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code PEL SGN
ICAO Code FXPG VVTS
City Pelaneng Ho Chi Minh City
Country Lesotho Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Maseru Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 7,200 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -29.120000, 28.510000 10.820000, 106.650000

Pelaneng (PEL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pelaneng Airport (PEL) in Pelaneng, Lesotho to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,465 kilometers (5,882 miles / 5,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Lesotho 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 13:49 in Pelaneng, it's 18:49 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,167 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Pelaneng Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Pelaneng (PEL) follows a heading of 239° (west 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 Pelaneng Airport (PEL) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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