SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
9,632 km
5,985 miles
SRH
Sarh
Chad
Distance
9,632 km
5,985 mi / 5,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

SGN SRH
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Sarh Airport
IATA Code SGN SRH
ICAO Code VVTS FTTA
City Ho Chi Minh City Sarh
Country Vietnam Chad
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 33 ft 1,198 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 9.140000, 18.370000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Sarh (SRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Sarh Airport (SRH) in Sarh, Chad is 9,632 kilometers (5,985 miles / 5,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:53 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 15:53 in Sarh. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,165 feet between the two airports. Sarh Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Sarh (SRH) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 80° (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 Sarh Airport (SRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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