AEY
Akureyri
Iceland
10,387 km
6,454 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
10,387 km
6,454 mi / 5,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AEY SGN
Airport Name Akureyri Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code AEY SGN
ICAO Code BIAR VVTS
City Akureyri Ho Chi Minh City
Country Iceland Vietnam
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 6 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 65.660000, -18.070000 10.820000, 106.650000

Akureyri (AEY) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akureyri Airport (AEY) in Akureyri, Iceland to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 10,387 kilometers (6,454 miles / 5,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:19 in Akureyri, it's 03:19 in Ho Chi Minh City. 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 Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Akureyri (AEY) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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