SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
10,060 km
6,251 miles
VAF
Valence/Chabeuil
France
Distance
10,060 km
6,251 mi / 5,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SGN VAF
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Valence-Chabeuil Airport
IATA Code SGN VAF
ICAO Code VVTS LFLU
City Ho Chi Minh City Valence/Chabeuil
Country Vietnam France
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Europe/Paris
Elevation 33 ft 525 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 44.920000, 4.970000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Valence/Chabeuil (VAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF) in Valence/Chabeuil, France is 10,060 kilometers (6,251 miles / 5,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 France. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:32 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 18:32 in Valence/Chabeuil. With a 6-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 Valence/Chabeuil (VAF) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 74° (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 Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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