SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
4,255 km
2,644 miles
TAJ
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,255 km
2,644 mi / 2,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SGN TAJ
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Tadji Airport
IATA Code SGN TAJ
ICAO Code VVTS AYTJ
City Ho Chi Minh City Aitape
Country Vietnam Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 33 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -3.200000, 142.430000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Aitape (TAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Tadji Airport (TAJ) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea is 4,255 kilometers (2,644 miles / 2,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 01:13 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 04:13 in Aitape. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Aitape (TAJ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 292° (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 Tadji Airport (TAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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