SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
7,343 km
4,563 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
7,343 km
4,563 mi / 3,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SGN SWJ
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code SGN SWJ
ICAO Code VVTS NVSX
City Ho Chi Minh City Malekula Island
Country Vietnam Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Pacific/Efate
Elevation 33 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 7,343 kilometers (4,563 miles / 3,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:31 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 07:31 in Malekula Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Malekula Island (SWJ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 290° (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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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