RMS
Ramstein
Germany
9,739 km
6,051 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
9,739 km
6,051 mi / 5,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

RMS SGN
Airport Name Ramstein Air Base Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code RMS SGN
ICAO Code ETAR VVTS
City Ramstein Ho Chi Minh City
Country Germany Vietnam
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 776 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 49.440000, 7.600000 10.820000, 106.650000

Ramstein (RMS) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ramstein Air Base (RMS) in Ramstein, Germany to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 9,739 kilometers (6,051 miles / 5,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Germany 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 09:49 in Ramstein, it's 15:49 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 Ramstein (RMS) follows a heading of 320° (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 Ramstein Air Base (RMS) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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