SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
12,373 km
7,688 miles
ZSS
Sassandra
Ivory Coast
Distance
12,373 km
7,688 mi / 6,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

SGN ZSS
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Sassandra Airport
IATA Code SGN ZSS
ICAO Code VVTS DISS
City Ho Chi Minh City Sassandra
Country Vietnam Ivory Coast
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Abidjan
Elevation 33 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 4.930000, -6.130000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Sassandra (ZSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Sassandra Airport (ZSS) in Sassandra, Ivory Coast is 12,373 kilometers (7,688 miles / 6,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Ivory Coast. 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 04:43 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 21:43 in Sassandra. With a 7-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 Sassandra (ZSS) 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 Sassandra Airport (ZSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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