PRK
Prieska
South Africa
10,020 km
6,226 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
10,020 km
6,226 mi / 5,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PRK SGN
Airport Name Prieska Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code PRK SGN
ICAO Code FAPK VVTS
City Prieska Ho Chi Minh City
Country South Africa Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 3,100 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -29.680000, 22.770000 10.820000, 106.650000

Prieska (PRK) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prieska Airport (PRK) in Prieska, South Africa to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 10,020 kilometers (6,226 miles / 5,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 16:23 in Prieska, it's 21:23 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 3,067 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Prieska Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Prieska (PRK) follows a heading of 240° (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 Prieska Airport (PRK) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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