PWO
Pweto
DR Congo
8,866 km
5,509 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
8,866 km
5,509 mi / 4,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PWO SGN
Airport Name Pweto Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code PWO SGN
ICAO Code FZQC VVTS
City Pweto Ho Chi Minh City
Country DR Congo Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 3,425 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -8.470000, 28.880000 10.820000, 106.650000

Pweto (PWO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pweto Airport (PWO) in Pweto, DR Congo to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 8,866 kilometers (5,509 miles / 4,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 DR 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 12:17 in Pweto, it's 17:17 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 3,392 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than Pweto Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Pweto (PWO) follows a heading of 259° (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 Pweto Airport (PWO) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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