SDB
Langebaanweg
South Africa
10,521 km
6,537 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
10,521 km
6,537 mi / 5,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

SDB SGN
Airport Name Langebaanweg Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code SDB SGN
ICAO Code FALW VVTS
City Langebaanweg Ho Chi Minh City
Country South Africa Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 108 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -32.970000, 18.160000 10.820000, 106.650000

Langebaanweg (SDB) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) in Langebaanweg, South Africa to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 10,521 kilometers (6,537 miles / 5,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 16:01 in Langebaanweg, it's 21:01 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Langebaanweg (SDB) follows a heading of 237° (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 Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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