SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
9,365 km
5,819 miles
ZGM
Ngoma
Zambia
Distance
9,365 km
5,819 mi / 5,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SGN ZGM
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Ngoma Airport
IATA Code SGN ZGM
ICAO Code VVTS FLNA
City Ho Chi Minh City Ngoma
Country Vietnam Zambia
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 33 ft 3,400 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -15.970000, 25.930000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Ngoma (ZGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Ngoma Airport (ZGM) in Ngoma, Zambia is 9,365 kilometers (5,819 miles / 5,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Zambia. 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 04:08 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 23:08 in Ngoma. 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 3,367 feet between the two airports. Ngoma Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Ngoma (ZGM) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 77° (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 Ngoma Airport (ZGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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