SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
9,812 km
6,097 miles
ZHI
Grenchen Airport
Switzerland
Distance
9,812 km
6,097 mi / 5,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
318°
northwest

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SGN ZHI
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Grenchen Airport
IATA Code SGN ZHI
ICAO Code VVTS LSZG
City Ho Chi Minh City N/A
Country Vietnam Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Europe/Zurich
Elevation 33 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 47.180000, 7.420000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Grenchen Airport (ZHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Grenchen Airport (ZHI) in Grenchen Airport, Switzerland is 9,812 kilometers (6,097 miles / 5,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:43 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 01:43 in Grenchen 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,378 feet between the two airports. Grenchen Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Grenchen Airport (ZHI) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 76° (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 Grenchen Airport (ZHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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