SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
11,685 km
7,261 miles
TML
Tamale
Ghana
Distance
11,685 km
7,261 mi / 6,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SGN TML
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Tamale Airport
IATA Code SGN TML
ICAO Code VVTS DGLE
City Ho Chi Minh City Tamale
Country Vietnam Ghana
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Accra
Elevation 33 ft 553 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 9.560000, -0.860000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Tamale (TML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Tamale Airport (TML) in Tamale, Ghana is 11,685 kilometers (7,261 miles / 6,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Ghana. 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 07:56 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 00:56 in Tamale. 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.

The return flight from Tamale (TML) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 76° (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 Tamale Airport (TML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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