RJK
Rijeka
Croatia
9,317 km
5,789 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,317 km
5,789 mi / 5,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Zagreb
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

RJK SGN
Airport Name Rijeka Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code RJK SGN
ICAO Code LDRI VVTS
City Rijeka Ho Chi Minh City
Country Croatia Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Zagreb Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 278 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 45.220000, 14.570000 10.820000, 106.650000

Rijeka (RJK) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rijeka Airport (RJK) in Rijeka, Croatia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,317 kilometers (5,789 miles / 5,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Croatia with Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:07 in Rijeka, it's 05:07 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 Rijeka (RJK) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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