PNR
Pointe Noire
Congo
10,626 km
6,603 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
10,626 km
6,603 mi / 5,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

PNR SGN
Airport Name Pointe Noire Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code PNR SGN
ICAO Code FCPP VVTS
City Pointe Noire Ho Chi Minh City
Country Congo Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 55 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -4.820000, 11.890000 10.820000, 106.650000

Pointe Noire (PNR) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pointe Noire Airport (PNR) in Pointe Noire, Congo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 10,626 kilometers (6,603 miles / 5,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Congo 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 13:14 in Pointe Noire, it's 19:14 in Ho Chi Minh City. With a 6-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 Pointe Noire (PNR) follows a heading of 266° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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