SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
8,927 km
5,547 miles
WTZ
Whitianga Airport
New Zealand
Distance
8,927 km
5,547 mi / 4,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SGN WTZ
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Whitianga Airport
IATA Code SGN WTZ
ICAO Code VVTS NZWT
City Ho Chi Minh City N/A
Country Vietnam New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 33 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -36.830000, 175.680000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Whitianga Airport (WTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Whitianga Airport (WTZ) in Whitianga Airport, New Zealand is 8,927 kilometers (5,547 miles / 4,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Vietnam with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:39 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 23:39 in Whitianga Airport. 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 Whitianga Airport (WTZ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). 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 Whitianga Airport (WTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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