PNP
Popondetta
Papua New Guinea
5,099 km
3,168 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
5,099 km
3,168 mi / 2,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PNP SGN
Airport Name Girua Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code PNP SGN
ICAO Code AYGR VVTS
City Popondetta Ho Chi Minh City
Country Papua New Guinea Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 311 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -8.800000, 148.310000 10.820000, 106.650000

Popondetta (PNP) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Girua Airport (PNP) in Popondetta, Papua New Guinea to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 5,099 kilometers (3,168 miles / 2,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 07:01 in Popondetta, it's 04:01 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 Popondetta (PNP) follows a heading of 114° (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 Girua Airport (PNP) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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