The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa is 9,398 kilometers (5,840 miles / 5,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 South Africa. 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 19:47 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 14:47 in Pretoria. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,907 feet between the two airports. Waterkloof Air Force Base sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Pretoria (WKF) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 75° (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 Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.