SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
9,463 km
5,880 miles
SXN
Sua Pan Airport
Botswana
Distance
9,463 km
5,880 mi / 5,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
248°
west southwest

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SGN SXN
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Sua Pan Airport
IATA Code SGN SXN
ICAO Code VVTS FBSN
City Ho Chi Minh City N/A
Country Vietnam Botswana
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 33 ft 2,985 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -20.550000, 26.120000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) in Sua Pan Airport, Botswana is 9,463 kilometers (5,880 miles / 5,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Botswana. 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 17:37 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 12:37 in Sua Pan Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,952 feet between the two airports. Sua Pan Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Sua Pan Airport (SXN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). 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 Sua Pan Airport (SXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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