SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
17,268 km
10,730 miles
XAU
Saul
GF
Distance
17,268 km
10,730 mi / 9,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SGN XAU
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Saul Airport
IATA Code SGN XAU
ICAO Code VVTS SOOS
City Ho Chi Minh City Saul
Country Vietnam GF
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Cayenne
Elevation 33 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 3.610000, -53.200000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Saul (XAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Saul Airport (XAU) in Saul, GF is 17,268 kilometers (10,730 miles / 9,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:59 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 11:59 in Saul. With a 10-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 Saul (XAU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 54° (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 Saul Airport (XAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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