The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Tidjikja Airport (TIY) in Tidjikja, Mauritania is 12,479 kilometers (7,754 miles / 6,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Mauritania. 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 22:25 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 15:25 in Tidjikja. With a 7-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 1,330 feet between the two airports. Tidjikja Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Tidjikja (TIY) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 69° (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 Tidjikja Airport (TIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.