SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
6,854 km
4,259 miles
YKO
Yüksekova
Turkey
Distance
6,854 km
4,259 mi / 3,701 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SGN YKO
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport
IATA Code SGN YKO
ICAO Code VVTS LTCW
City Ho Chi Minh City Yüksekova
Country Vietnam Turkey
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 33 ft 6,096 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 37.550000, 44.240000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Yüksekova (YKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport (YKO) in Yüksekova, Turkey is 6,854 kilometers (4,259 miles / 3,701 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:49 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 07:49 in Yüksekova. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,063 feet between the two airports. Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Yüksekova (YKO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 98° (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 Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport (YKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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