POG
Port Gentil
Gabon
10,885 km
6,764 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
10,885 km
6,764 mi / 5,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

POG SGN
Airport Name Port Gentil Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code POG SGN
ICAO Code FOOG VVTS
City Port Gentil Ho Chi Minh City
Country Gabon Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Libreville Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 13 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -0.710000, 8.750000 10.820000, 106.650000

Port Gentil (POG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Gentil Airport (POG) in Port Gentil, Gabon to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 10,885 kilometers (6,764 miles / 5,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Gabon 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 12:58 in Port Gentil, it's 18:58 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 Port Gentil (POG) follows a heading of 271° (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 Port Gentil Airport (POG) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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