RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,485 km
4,030 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
6,485 km
4,030 mi / 3,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

RUH SGN
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code RUH SGN
ICAO Code OERK VVTS
City Riyadh Ho Chi Minh City
Country Saudi Arabia Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,049 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 10.820000, 106.650000

Riyadh (RUH) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 6,485 kilometers (4,030 miles / 3,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:15 in Riyadh, it's 16:15 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,016 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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