SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
9,683 km
6,017 miles
TIP
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
9,683 km
6,017 mi / 5,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SGN TIP
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Tripoli International Airport
IATA Code SGN TIP
ICAO Code VVTS HLLT
City Ho Chi Minh City Tripoli
Country Vietnam Libya
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 33 ft 263 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 32.660000, 13.160000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Tripoli (TIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Tripoli International Airport (TIP) in Tripoli, Libya is 9,683 kilometers (6,017 miles / 5,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Libya. 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 17:24 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 12:24 in Tripoli. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tripoli (TIP) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 79° (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 Tripoli International Airport (TIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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