SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
10,460 km
6,499 miles
VPE
Ngiva
Angola
Distance
10,460 km
6,499 mi / 5,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SGN VPE
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Ngjiva Pereira Airport
IATA Code SGN VPE
ICAO Code VVTS FNGI
City Ho Chi Minh City Ngiva
Country Vietnam Angola
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Luanda
Elevation 33 ft 3,566 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -17.040000, 15.680000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Ngiva (VPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) in Ngiva, Angola is 10,460 kilometers (6,499 miles / 5,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Angola. 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 00:40 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 18:40 in Ngiva. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,533 feet between the two airports. Ngjiva Pereira Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Ngiva (VPE) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 80° (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 Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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