SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
6,438 km
4,000 miles
SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,438 km
4,000 mi / 3,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
284°
west northwest

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SGN SHW
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Sharurah Airport
IATA Code SGN SHW
ICAO Code VVTS OESH
City Ho Chi Minh City N/A
Country Vietnam Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 33 ft 2,363 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 17.470000, 47.120000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia is 6,438 kilometers (4,000 miles / 3,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:13 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 21:13 in Sharurah Airport. 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 2,330 feet between the two airports. Sharurah Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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